Elections for members of the European Parliament (MEPs) happen every 5 years.
Citizens of all the member states get their chance to vote for national MEPs to represent them in the EU's directly elected institution, the European Parliament.
MEPs help to defend their country's interest and promote policies and strategies for the future.
Elections are contested by national political parties but once MEPs are elected, most opt to become part of transnational political groups.
Most national parties are affiliated to a European-wide political party.
Voting in the next European Parliament elections is in May 2019 starting on the 23rd May 2019, and closing on 26th May 2019.
UK Citizens will not be able to vote because the UK will be leaving the EU on the 29th March 2019.
However, citizens of other EU member state who live in the UK will be able to vote for MEPs in their country own.
Generally, the rules will be the same for all the nationals of other member states but specific countries may have their own rules on how you can vote (by proxy, online or in person at an embassy or consulate) and the date of voting in your country.
You can find out more information on the this time i’m voting website.
You can find out the latest here and you can join a campaign to help others vote too.
