Belgium’s European elections on June 9, 2024, are vital.
- Belgians 18+ must vote;
- 16 and 17-year-olds can too.
- Vote in person, by proxy, or from abroad.
Remember, participation in the electoral process is a cornerstone of democracy, and your vote contributes to the direction of European policy and leadership.
Vote abroad or in the EU country where you currently live.
Register to vote either online or through your embassy.
Choose postal vote or in-person at an embassy or consulate.
Check registration and voting deadlines in advance.
- For Marta Barandiy to join the electoral race under the “Voor U” banner, we need your help to gather sufficient public endorsements.
- The threshold for the European Parliament elections is set at 5,000 signatures nationwide. This requirement is designed to demonstrate your support and ensure your legitimate backing.
- This can be done quickly by clicking the Sign for Marta button and registering via Itsme, eID, or Digital Keys of Recognised Partners.
- All you need to do is enter your domicile address and validate.
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You can take part in elections in Belgium for the European Parliament and vote for candidates on Belgian lists of candidates.
For 31 March 2024 at the latest, you must :
- file this form online via www.inscription.elections.fgov.be
- or file the completed form at the municipal offices
- or file the completed form at the municipal offices.
Be national of a Member State
Be at least 16 and entitled to vote
Have a residence in Belgium
Registered on the electoral roll
Vote for. Europe's Future.Your Future
Voting at the European elections is your opportunity to decide what the European Union should focus on over the next five years.
The European elections take place in Belgium on Sunday 9 June 2024.
You can find more information on the -> website of the Federal Public Service of Home Affairs on the elections (available in Dutch, French, and German) and on the -> special website for EU voters (in all of the EU’s official languages).
Belgian or EU citizen voting in Belgium
If you reside in Belgium, you must cast your vote at a designated polling station located in the municipality where your official home address is registered. Each municipality has at least one polling station.
Belgian citizen voting from another EU country
You can find information on the -> page “Belgian domiciled in the European Union” of the website of the Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs (available in French, German and Dutch).
Belgian citizen voting from a country outside the EU
You can find information on the -> page “Belgian domiciled outside the European Union” of the website of the Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs (available in Dutch, French, and German).
Belgian citizen voting in Belgium
You don’t need to register. As voting is mandatory, national authorities automatically register you and send you a summons letter at the adress of your main residence.
EU-citizen voting in Belgium
You need to register on beforehand. You can register through -> the website of the Federal Public Service of Home Affairs on the elections (available in Dutch, French, and German), or by contacting the municipal authorities of the city or village where you live.
Belgian citizen voting from another EU country
You need to register on beforehand either by paper form or electronically via the e-Consul platform.
You can find all necessary information on -> the page “Belge domicilié dans l’Union européenne” of the website of the Federal Public Service of Foreign Affairs (available in Dutch, French, and German).
Belgian citizen voting from a country outside the EU
You need to register on beforehand either by paper form or electronically via the e-Consul platform.
You can find all necessary information on -> the page “Belge domicilié en dehors de l’Union européenne” of the website of the Federal Public Service of Foreign Affairs (available in Dutch, French, and German).
Belgian citizen voting in Belgium
You don’t need to register in advance. However, if you have changed your home address recently, we advise you to check with the municipal authorities to see whether your registration on the electoral rolls is correct.
EU-citizen voting in Belgium
If you want to cast your vote in the EU elections for a candidate in Belgium, you have to register in your municipality by 31 March 2024. Check the website of the Federal Public Service of Home Affairs for more details.
Belgian citizen voting from another EU country
You need to register by 29 February 2024 at the latest, considering your registration will be valid from the first day of the fourth month after the submission of your request.
You can find more detailed information on the website of the Federal Public Service of Foreign Affairs:
- section “Belge domicilié dans l’Union européenne” (available in French, German and Dutch)
- section “2024 elections: for Belgians abroad too!” (available in English)
Belgian citizen voting from a country outside the EU
You need to register by 29 February 2024 at the latest, considering your registration will be valid from the first day of the fourth month after the submission of your request.
You can find more detailed information on the website of the Federal Public Service of Foreign Affairs:
- section “Belge domicilié en dehors de l’Union européenne” (available in French, German and Dutch)
- section “2024 elections: for Belgians abroad too!” (available in English)
Belgian citizens of 18 years old or over, as well as EU-citizens who have registered to vote in Belgium, are obliged to participate in the elections. This means that you will receive a summons letter and are required to enter the voting booth at your polling station. You are not obliged to vote for a party: you can always vote blank.
Note:
In 2022, the Belgian federal Parliament extended voting rights for the European elections to 16 and 17-year-olds. However, on 20 July 2023, the Constitutional Court annulled this law insofar as it makes the right to vote for 16 and 17-year-olds dependent on the requirement to submit an application to be registered on the electoral list. The Belgian government is currently investigating how it can shape voting rights for 16 and 17-year-olds in light of this judgment.
More information can be found on -> the official website of the Federal Public Service of Home Affairs on the elections(available in Dutch, French, and German).
You are eligible to vote in the European elections in Belgium if you are:
- at least 16 years of age on election day
- a Belgian or an EU citizen with a legal residence in Belgium, or a Belgium citizen residing abroad
- registered as a voter by the deadline
- not banned from voting due to a judicial decision
Note:
In 2022, the Belgian federal Parliament extended voting rights for the European elections, to give 16 and 17-year-olds the opportunity to vote. However, on 20 July 2023, the Constitutional Court annulled this law insofar as it makes the right to vote for 16 and 17-year-olds dependent on the requirement to submit an application to be registered on the electoral list. The Belgian government is currently investigating how it can shape voting rights for 16 and 17-year-olds in light of this judgment.
More information can be found on -> the website of the Federal Public Service of Home Affairs on the elections (web page available in Dutch, French, and German).
You have to be in possession of your ID card and the letter of the municipal administration calling you up to come to vote to that specific polling station.
If, due to a disability, you are unable to go to the polling booth or vote by yourself, you may, with the permission of the polling station’s president, be accompanied or assisted by a person of your choice. If needed, a member of the polling station can be designated to assist you. The electoral law also provides for the possibility of arranging suitable transportation to pick you up from your residence and take you to the polling station.
No, you cannot vote by mail in Belgium, except if you live abroad.
No, online voting in the European elections is not possible in Belgium.
Yes, you can vote by proxy in Belgium.
You can find more information on -> the ‘voting by proxy’ page of the website of the Federal Public Service of Home Affairs(available in Dutch, French, and German).
Voters will elect 22 Members of the European Parliament in 2024.
In EU elections, proportional representation means parties win seats based on their vote share. In Belgium, you vote for one party, either approving their candidate order or choosing individual candidates to reorder them. The party’s total votes determine seat distribution, and individual seats are awarded based on preferential votes, adjusting for list votes allocated to candidates as needed.
You should find a complete list of all candidates on -> the website of the Federal Public Service of Home Affairs on the elections (available in Dutch, French, and German) once the registration period expires.
Political parties or individual people who wish to stand for the elections should register with the national election authority 57 days prior to election day. Once this registration period has expired, you should find a complete list of all candidates on the -> website of the Federal Public Service of Home Affairs (available in Dutch, French, and German).
There is no threshold. In each constituency, the seats are distributed according to the d’Hondt system.
In Belgium there are three constituencies, based on the regional structures of the linguistic communities. The constituencies are the following:
- The Dutch-speaking constituency (13 seats as of the 2024 elections): Flanders region and the Brussels voters who opt to vote for candidates on the Dutch-speaking lists (the first choice to be made in the polling booth itself). Voters in the six municipalities around Brussels with a recognised French-speaking minority can opt to choose to vote for candidates of the French-speaking constituency.
- The French-speaking constituency (8 seats): Wallonia region (without the German community) and the Brussels voters who opt to vote for candidates on the French-speaking lists.
- The German-speaking constituency (1 seat).
Candidacies are only possible in one constituency.
You can find detailed information about the election and requirements on the Use -> Your Vote European Parliament website.
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Marta's deep understanding of international and European law positions her to effectively navigate, influence, and shape EU legislation, particularly in areas of human rights, sovereignty, and international relations.
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Her commitment to advocating for human rights and democratic values would ensure that these principles remain at the forefront of the European Parliament's agenda, promoting individual freedoms across the EU.
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With her unique background and focus on EU-Ukraine relations, Marta serves as a crucial link between the EU and Eastern European countries, facilitating understanding, cooperation, and integration efforts.
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