European Elections: Use Your Vote!

Between 6–9 June 2024, millions of Europeans will participate in shaping the future of European democracy on the occasion of the European elections. European elections in the Netherlands take place on 6 June 2024. Any EU citizen aged 18 or over can vote.

It is a unique moment when we can all collectively decide on the future of the European Union. Voting is always important, be it at local, national or European level. It is an excellent opportunity to have your say on topics you care about.

It can be easy to forget how many people are impacted by the outcome of the European elections. The European Parliament adopts laws that affect everyone: large countries and small communities, powerful companies and young start-ups, the global and the local.

EU laws tackle most people’s priorities: the environment, security, migration, social policies, consumer rights, economy, rule of law and many more. Today, every important national topic also has a European angle. Your vote will decide which Members of the European Parliament will represent you in preparing new laws and will influence the election of the European Commission. These decisions will shape your daily life and that of many others.

#UseYourVote!

We organise several events around the European Elections.

• Wednesday 5 June: Europe's Finest Hours: Creative Europe Day
  At this full-day event, DutchCulture|Creative Europe Desk NL strengthen Dutch artists and organisations' European network and knowledge potential.
• Wednesday 5 June: Europe's Finest Hours: Meet the Makers
  DutchCulture and EUNIC NL invite emerging creatives in action and conversation on moving and working in Europe during Europe's Finest Hours in Amsterdam.
• Thursday 6 June: sELECTION: EU Election Mini-Festival
  After fulfilling your civic duty, come watch films, listen to music, and dance. 6 June 2024.

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