Increased voter participation in southwestern European polls.

European Union - Increased voter participation in southwestern European polls.

In a recent analysis done by SWR, it shows that there has been a small increase in voter turnout for the European elections in Baden-Württemberg. As stated by SWR on Sunday, 65.7% of residents in this region participated in this year's election, while only 64.0% did so five years ago.

Source: Information from the Interior Ministry on the results of the European elections 2019, Dashboard of the Statistical Office of the State

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The European Union witnessed an increase in voter participation during the recent European elections, particularly in the southwestern regions. This trend was evident in Baden-Württemberg, where voter turnout rose from 64.0% in 2014 to 65.7% in 2019, as reported by SWR. Germany's participation in the European Parliament elections is a reflection of its commitment to the EU. The upcoming elections in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg's capital, are expected to draw a large crowd of voters, aiming to echo the increased turnout seen in the EU elections.

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