From 6 to 9 June 2024, 370 million voters across 27 Member States will participate in elections to select 720 representatives for the European Parliament. These elections also signal the beginning of a new term for various European institutions including the Commission and the European Council.
Despite being one of the largest democratic exercises globally, European elections tend to be perceived as secondary elections, reflecting the political landscape at a national level.
Nonetheless, the 2024 elections are expected to be unique, as there may be an increase in representatives from radical right and far-right parties. This shift could influence coalition-building dynamics at the national level and impact the political alignment within the European Parliament and the European Commission.
The Parliamentary School plans to critically evaluate the results of the June 2024 elections and their implications for both intra- and inter-institutional relationships as well as broader EU politics.
In alignment with its educational objectives, the Parliamentary School will promote the involvement of young researchers from affiliated universities. On the second day, there will be a master class and doctoral research workshops while the first day will feature an academic gathering of Chair members, partners, external experts, and parliamentary administration representatives.