Bei der Wahl zum Europäischen Parlament am 25. Mai 2014 treten die Parteien zum ersten Mal mit Spitzenkandidaten an … reasons. The direct elections for the European Parliament, although not denying deficits of democratic legitimacy and …

regional districts for elections to the European Parliament. Analysis of the 2001, 2004 and 2008 Senate elections suggests that … reforms. Examining the 2004 and 2009 European Parliament elections, we find that the change to eight regional districts had an … adverse effect on the election of female MEPs, primarily because fewer women headed the regional party lists. Party …

In European Parliament elections turnout rates, traditionally lower than in national parliamentary elections, decrease …

The European Parliament elections taking place on 4-7 June 2009 will provide a unique opportunity for addressing the …