The results of national elections in the member States of the European Union are relevant for the future of the EU. They determine the balance of power in the European Council and the Council of Ministers and thus indirectly influence the EU's decision-making processes. At the same time, national parliaments have comprehensive rights of participation and control and are involved in the progress of the European integration process.
The IEP's EU Election Monitor covers the national elections in the EU with factsheets, background information, short interviews and election analyses. In this way, the IEP aims to promote the transnational debate on European policy issues.
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Dates for Parliamentary and Presidential Elections in the EU member states in 2025
Country |
Expected date |
Electoral cycle |
Croatia |
12. Januar (2nd round) |
5 years, Presidential Elections |
Greece | 25. January 1st Round 30. January 2nd Round 4. Feburary 3rd Round |
4 years, Indirect Presidential Elections |
Germany |
23. February |
4 years, Preliminary Parliamentary Elections |
Romania |
4. May 1st Round |
4 years, Rerun of the Presidential Elections |
Portugal | 18. May | 4 years, Preliminary Parliamentary Elections |
Poland |
18. May | 4 years, Presidential Elections |
Czechia | October | 4 years, Parliamentary Elections |
Ireland |
October |
7 years, Presidential Elections |