Mitsotakis arrived now at the offices of New Democracy
Kyriakos Mitsotakis arrived at Piraeus, accompanied by his wife Mareva

Absenteeism seems to be the in domination in the European elections in our country. A little earlier, Thodoris Livanios announced that the participation rate by 17:30 was 32.9%.

Voting for the European elections is underway. According to the Ministry of Interior, the turnout was 26.1% by 14:30.

In particular, it is estimated that 2,504,389 voters have voted. The corresponding period in June 2023 was 31.5%.

Polling stations will remain open until 19:00 and voters are invited to nominate the 21 candidates from 31 parties that will represent the country in the European Parliament until 2029.

In detail the participation per region until 14:30
Eastern Macedonia – Thrace 24,6%

Central Macedonia 27,2%

Western Macedonia 22,7%

Epirus 27,1%

Thessaly 28,7%

Ionia 20.3%

Western Greece 25.1%

Central Greece 28.1%

Attica 26.9%

Peloponnese 22.7%

North Aegean 23.2%

South Aegean 22%

Crete 27,1%

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Tasoulas: A vote for the best possible representation of Greece in the EU

This morning, the Speaker of the Parliament and ND MP for Ioannina, Kostas Tasoulas, cast his vote for the European elections at the 2nd High School of Ioannina.

Immediately afterward, he made the following statement: “The European Union, of which we have been a member state for 43 years, seems to understand that the time has come for strategic autonomy in terms of economic and defense power. And our country, Greece, is seeking its enhanced position within this very Europe, which is striving for its new global leadership role, in the economy, agricultural production, and border protection. Therefore, we are participating in these European elections, which appear to be the most crucial in European history, to achieve the best possible representation for Greece in the upcoming five years of European awakening.”

Schinas: More Will Want to Move Europe Forward

Vice-President of the European Commission, Margaritis Schinas, expressed optimism about the European elections and the positive message they will convey. He stated, “Today we will count ourselves, and I am confident that there will be more of us who want to move Europe forward.”

Georgios Papandreou: We want a Europe that is democratic, solidary, green, and united.

Former Prime Minister Georgios Papandreou, after exercising his voting right in Nea Erythraia, stated that today’s vote carries a dual significance. “We are sending a strong message to the government, against the continuous degradation of our quality of life, from accuracy and the environment to the rule of law. At the same time, we demand a Europe that will change,” Mr. Papandreou emphasized.

He added, “We want a Europe that is democratic, solidary, green, and united, with a strong voice for peace. Otherwise, it will sink under the threat of new fascism, authoritarianism, and the dominance of the powerful instead of the power of law.”

The former prime minister underscored that PASOK envisions “a Democratic, Participatory, Progressive Europe. The future of Europe is our concern.”

Schinas cast his vote in his hometown, Fourka Kassandra, Halkidiki, and shared his thoughts afterward: “It is a unique and special feeling to vote in a small village in Halkidiki for the great Europe. From a small country to a big family.

“I am optimistic about the European election process, the greatest moment and celebration of European democracy. For weeks, a unified public space has emerged across Europe, fostering the belief that all Europeans share a common destiny.

Kasselakis video on TikTok before he went to cast his vote

“I am also optimistic about the message these elections will send. Today, we will be counted, and I am sure there will be more of us who want to move Europe forward.

“From tomorrow, a new political cycle begins. The process of selecting new European leadership will commence, along with establishing new political priorities. After five years of crisis management, the Europe of the future will tackle new challenges: common defense, competitiveness, and the protection of democracy.

“We Greeks know that Europe will continue to stand by us, as it always has, our shield and spear for security and prevention.”

At Grava school, Katerina Sakellaropoulou cast her vote.

“I hope we have a high turnout,” said the President of the Republic in her statements.

Doukas: Today We Vote for the Europe We Want

Today, all services of the Municipality of Athens are on 24-hour alert to address any potential issues. In all school complexes, 234 employees working in two shifts will assist Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in exercising their right to vote.

Due to the high temperatures, 4,422 bottles of water, 3,489 juices, and 4,422 snacks have been distributed to judicial representatives, secretaries, and members of the electoral committees across the municipality’s school complexes.

Athens Mayor Haris Doukas cast his vote at the 63rd General High School of Athens. Upon exiting the polling station, he stated:

“Today, we vote to decide on the Europe we want, and we do not delegate this right to anyone else. For those considering going to the beach, I suggest they do so after first visiting the ballot box.”

Details of Participation

According to Deputy Interior Minister Theodoros Livanios, data from 82.2% of judicial representatives show that by 11:30 AM, 1,260,931 voters had cast their ballots, representing 13.1% of registered voters.

In the national elections of June 2023, 16% of voters had participated by the same time.

Regional Participation Rates

– Eastern Macedonia and Thrace: 12.9%
– Central Macedonia: 14%
– Western Macedonia: 10.5%
– Epirus: 13.6%
– Thessaly: 14.9%
– Ionian Islands: 9.7%
– Western Greece: 12.9%
– Central Greece: 14.3%
– Attica: 13.2%
– Peloponnese: 11.6%
– North Aegean: 11.7%
– South Aegean: 10.9%
– Crete: 13.8%

Aphrodite Latinopoulou voted

Aphrodite Latinopoulou, president of the “Voice of Reason” party, exercised her right to vote.

Participation Rate

As of 11:45 AM on Sunday (June 9), participation in the European elections stood at 13.1%, as reported by Deputy Minister of the Interior Thodoris Livanios. This rate is 3 percentage points lower than the corresponding rate in the national elections of June 2023.

Haritsis: The New Left is Here and Will Be Even Stronger

“Today we give voice to our rights. Today we say at the ballot box what we say to each other every day, that it cannot continue like this,” said Alexis Haritsis after voting at the 3rd Primary School of Kalamata.

“It doesn’t work anymore with the dangerous Mitsotakis government. It doesn’t go any further with the Europe of austerity and war, or with the extreme right that wants to impose its agenda on the whole continent,” added the president of the New Left.

He emphasized that “the New Left is here and will be even stronger from today, contributing to the beginning of the end of the right-wing government, blocking the rise of the extreme right, and giving hope to left-wing, progressive citizens for a better tomorrow.”

Andreas Loverdos Voted

DEMOCRATS party president Andreas Loverdos cast his vote shortly after 11:00 AM at the 133rd Primary School of Athens in Kypseli.

“The low voter turnout is concerning. Today, Greek citizens should seize the opportunity to send a message to the parties that have disappointed them. We are Greeks in a united Europe, and we will fight from the European Parliament for Greek and Cypriot MEPs to be united,” pointed out Mr. Loverdos.

Former Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis Voted

Former Prime Minister Kostas Karamanlis voted at the 137th Electoral Division, in the 1st Primary School, in Agios Eleftherios Square. Outside the polling station, Mr. Karamanlis greeted ND executives and friends, as well as citizens who had come to vote.

Sevi Voloudaki voted

Chania MP with New Democracy, Sevi Voloudaki, exercised her right to vote.

“Today we vote for a strong Greece in Europe! Together, we shape our future,” she wrote in a social media post.

Voters at the Polls with Their Dogs

Dimitris Natsios Voted in Moschohori, Pieria

Dimitris Natsios, president of Niki, cast his vote for the European elections in Moschohori, Pieria. He later stated:

“Elections are the ultimate democratic process. We ask the people to support our noble effort and vote for Niki. Niki is fighting with vigor and consistency to defeat the monster of the party empire that seeks to infect our country. Let genuine democracy return to Greece, free from the shackles of the new order that affects our country and Europe.”

Adonis Georgiadis voted

The Minister of Health, Adonis Georgiadis, exercised his right to vote.

“These European elections will determine the character of the European Union for the next five years,” he emphasized in a post on X.

MRB Exit Poll at 7:00 PM – “Abstention May Start with a 6”

MRB has requested public participation in the exit poll for the European elections in 2024.