The European Union Rewritten: The Union of European Countries - Initial performances in European and local run-off contests remain calm.
During the recent European and municipal elections in Thuringia, a slightly lower number of people showed up to vote compared to five years ago by noon. According to the Statistical State Office, around 24.3% of eligible voters had cast their vote by midday, down from 25.2% in the same hours during the 2019 elections. The mail-in votes are not yet considered in this data.
Thus far, there have been no noteworthy events or disruptions. Polling stations opened at 8:00 am for the European and municipal runoff elections. With more than 1.7 million people across the nation, they'll be choosing the future make-up of the European Parliament. For the first time, 16- and 17-year-olds are eligible to vote.
Simultaneously, about 1.3 million Thuringians can vote in runoff elections to determine who will lead their district or city in the future. In 15 districts and free cities, these elections are taking place. Some municipalities are holding runoff elections for mayoral seats as well.
Polling stations are to remain open until 6:00 pm. At this point, the election officials will begin tallying the votes for the European election, with initial predictions anticipated at 6:30 pm. The municipal runoff elections are due to commence next. Interim results for these contests may be accessible from 7:30 pm.
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Despite the European Union and local run-off elections in Erfurt, Thuringia experiencing a slight decrease in voter turnout compared to previous elections, EU member nations, including Thuringia, are eagerly participating in these contests. The EU elections will determine the future composition of the European Parliament, and Thuringians will also elect their district or city leaders in the runoff elections. These votes from 15 districts and free cities will significantly impact the political landscape of these municipalities.
