Polls open on Sunday: European elections in France on June 9, 2024

The European elections will be held on Sunday, June 9, 2024 in France. Here’s everything you need to know about voting times and procedures.

Opening hours of polling stations

Polling stations in mainland France will be open from 8am to 8pm. These times apply to the majority of communes, but some polling stations may close earlier, at 6pm, particularly in smaller communes or abroad (Service-Public.fr) (Paris.fr).

Recommendations for avoiding overcrowding

It is advisable to vote before 10 a.m. and after 1 p.m. to reduce waiting times (Paris.fr).

Proxy voting

If you can’t make it to the polls, you can vote by proxy. To do so, you can appoint a trusted person to vote on your behalf. This can be done online via the Maprocuration service if you have a certified digital identity, or in person at a police station, gendarmerie or court.

Necessary documents

To vote, you must present valid identification such as a national identity card or passport. Although an electoral card is not compulsory, it is strongly recommended to facilitate the voting process.

Additional Information

In the event of an error on your electoral card or unjustified removal from the electoral roll, you can lodge an appeal with the Tribunal d’Instance right up to polling day.

For further details on voting procedures and to check your electoral roll registration, visit Service-Public.fr and info.gouv.fr (Service-Public.fr) (info.gouv.fr).

This information will ensure your participation in the European elections goes smoothly, strengthening European democracy by electing your representatives to the European Parliament.

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