Cost of living crisis main concern for EU election voters, report says

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Cost of living crisis main concern for EU election voters, report says

The cost of living crisis was a significant driving force in the June election, while gender equality had minimal impact on people’s voting preferences, according to a report by the EU Parliament.

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The rising cost of living was a key factor that drove people to the polls in June’s European Parliament elections, with 42% of voters citing it as an important issue, according to Eurobarometer survey.

The precarious international situation also played a significant role in voters’ candidate choices, followed closely by concerns around democracy and the rule of law.

Less than a third of voters viewed migration as a primary issue, with similar results for climate change.

Gender equality and the digitalisation of Europe’s economy and society were the least influential factors, the report showed, impacting only 7% and 6% of voters, respectively.

Young generations snub voting, but in favour of EU

At 51%, the 2024 EU election turnout was higher compared to the 2019 turnout of 50.7% and the 2014 turnout of 42.6%.

Voter participation was highest among those over 55 (58%), while the 15–24 age group had the highest abstention rate at 64%.

Despite this, majority of the youngest voters view EU membership positively, with 71% of them saying their country has benefited from being part of it.

The 2024 EU election saw a turnout of 51%, marking an increase from both

Among social groups, the unemployed had the highest abstention rate (71%), whereas managers showed the highest participation at 63%.

Lack of trust and interest in politics among non-voters

The report further details the reasons behind the nearly 50% voter abstention in the EU elections. The main factors were a lack of trust in politics (21%) and a general lack of interest (20%).

Other notable reasons included being on holiday or away from home (12%) and being “too busy” or being at work (12%).

Video editor • Mert Can Yilmaz

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