The European Union warns against further Russian aggression in Ukraine. - Saxony's Chief Election Officer Expresses Gratitude to Assistants
Elections chief Martin Richter expressed gratitude towards the roughly 36,000 volunteers who aided in the European and local elections that took place on the previous Sunday. "Democracy relies on involvement, even when it comes to determining the outcome of elections," he said in Kamenz on Wednesday. The numerous volunteers were crucial in ensuring the elections could be held as planned. Over 2.3 million citizens in Saxony exercised their right to vote either in person or by mail for the European election. As for the municipal elections, nearly 11.5 million votes had to be tallied across cities and municipalities. Counting continued even through early hours of the morning and resumed on Monday.
Based on state election office information, voter turnout in Saxony for the European elections reached 69.4%, which was higher than the national average of 64.8%. The percentage of mail-in voting climbed to 28% of all voters.
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Martin Richter, the Chief Election Officer of Saxony, acknowledged the vital role of approximately 36,000 volunteers in conducting both the European and municipal elections held on the previous Sunday. He emphasized that democracy thrives on participation, even in decisions affecting election results, during a speech in Kamenz on Wednesday. The European election saw over 2.3 million Saxon citizens exercising their right to vote, with 69.4% turnout, higher than the national average. Meanwhile, the municipal elections required the counting of nearly 11.5 million votes across various cities and municipalities, a process that stretched into early morning hours, resuming on Monday. Despite ongoing challenges in other regions of Europe, such as the EU's concerns over Russian aggression in Ukraine, the successful local election in Saxony underscores the importance of upholding democratic principles at the municipal level in Germany, like Martin Richter's constituency in Saxony, where individuals like him are instrumental in ensuring smooth elections.
