European Parliament election 2024

Information for European election candidates

In the Federal Republic of Germany, participation in European Parliament elections is governed by the provisions of the European Elections Act in conjunction with the Federal Elections Act and the European Electoral Regulations.

Nomination of candidates

Submission of nominations

The deadline for submitting the nominations ended on 18 March 2024 at 6.00 p.m.

The deadlines provided for the election procedure are adhered to only if the required documents are submitted in written form. Written form means that the documents to be submitted in writing must have been signed personally and by hand and be available in the original at the electoral body responsible; therefore it is not sufficient to transmit them electronically or by fax.

Admission of nominations