European Parliament Elections Bill

Key Points

• Creates an open list voting system for European Parliament elections.
• Enables voters to indicate a preferred candidate on a party list, affecting which individuals are elected.
• Establishes counting and seat allocation rules for the open-list system.
• Regulates how parties present candidates on lists and how the election process is administered (including transitional provisions).

Progress

The Bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would move to committee stage for detailed scrutiny, followed by report and third reading before moving to the Lords.