The next European Parliament elections that take place from 22 to 25 May 2014 will not only shape politics in the … European Parliament, but also influence the direction of the EU and Europe for the years to come. With the increased powers … that the European Parliament gained after the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty in 2009, the new political majority …

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

system. We apply the method to the Finnish proportional open list system. Being elected to parliament increases annual …