10 propositions regarding the European elections of 2014

The 2014 European elections were characterized by a shift toward pan-European campaigning and a rise in anti-integrationist and nationalistic movements. While Green parties saw improved results across many member states, overall voter turnout remained low at 43 percent. The results suggest a more complex process for achieving political majorities in the Parliament and highlight a growing public debate over the future and role of the European Union.

• The 2014 elections marked a shift toward a pan-European contest due to the adoption of lead candidates by parliamentary groups and the increased influence of the European Parliament following the Lisbon Treaty.
• Anti-integrationist and nationalistic movements gained ground, with left-wing parties gaining in southern Europe due to austerity policies, while right-wing populist and extremist parties saw gains in northern countries.
• Green parties generally outperformed predictions, maintaining or improving their 2009 results in almost every country, with notable successes in Austria, Sweden, Luxembourg, Hungary, and Croatia.
• Voter turnout was 43 percent, which is considered worryingly low, with participation rates in several central and eastern European states falling below 20 percent.
• The success of right-wing populists and independents has made forming political majorities more difficult, meaning a conservative and social democrat coalition will likely rely on the Greens and Liberals for most votes.

APA

Hermisson, B. (2014). 10 propositions regarding the European elections of 2014. Green European Journal. https://www.greeneuropeanjournal.eu/10-propositions-regarding-the-european-elections-of-2014/

Chicago

Hermisson, Bastian. 10 propositions regarding the European elections of 2014. Green European Journal, 2014. https://www.greeneuropeanjournal.eu/10-propositions-regarding-the-european-elections-of-2014/.

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BibTeX

@misc{hermisson2014propositions, author = {Hermisson, Bastian}, title = {{10 propositions regarding the European elections of 2014}}, publisher = {Green European Journal}, year = {2014}, month = jun, url = {https://www.greeneuropeanjournal.eu/10-propositions-regarding-the-european-elections-of-2014/}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }