Voter participation in Berlin surpasses that of 2019 as of now.

Upcoming ballots in Europe: - Voter participation in Berlin surpasses that of 2019 as of now.

In Berlin's European election, there's slightly more voter turnout compared to five years ago. By 4 p.m., the turnout stood at 47%, which is 0.9 percentage points higher than in the same time frame in 2019, as stated by Stephan Bröchler, the state election officer. When including mail-in ballots, approximately 2.5 million people were called to vote in the city. Voting stations will close at 6 p.m., following which the counting process will kick off. Although the European Parliament election doesn't impact Berlin's state politics directly, it serves as a litmus test of public opinion after close to a year and a half of black-red rule. For the first time ever, 16- and 17-year-olds are eligible to partake in this election.

The Greens went about setting a new record in Berlin in 2019, mustering 27.8% of the votes. The CDU took second place with a 15.2% share, while the SPD boasted the third strongest showing with a 14.0% turnout. The Left garnered 11.9% and the AfD received 9.9%. The last European election in Berlin had a voter turnout of 60.6%, marking the highest voter turnout in Berlin's European elections (Federal: 61.4%). In February, some Berliners had already cast their votes at a partial repeat of the federal election.

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1. Despite the European Parliament election not influencing Berlin's state politics directly, it still provides an insight into public opinion following nearly 1.5 years of black-red rule.
2. Stephan Bröchler, the state election officer, reported a slight increase in voter turnout in Berlin's European elections compared to 2019, with 47% participation by 4 p.m.
3. In contrast to Berlin's previous European elections with a turnout of 60.6%, the voter turnout in the upcoming European Parliament elections across Europe is expected to be lower, influenced by various factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic and voter apathy.
4. The European elections have led to significant changes in the European Parliament, with political groups like the Greens and the AfD gaining significant representation, shaping policies and debates within the EU.
5. As part of the broader European elections, Stephan Bröchler, German citizens, and voters across Europe will have the opportunity to elect representatives to the EU Parliament, contributing to the formulation of policies and decisions affecting the continent.

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