Elections
European Parliament Elections 2024
The elections for the European Parliament will take place on Thursday, June 6 2024. The members of the European Parliament will be elected by residents of the European Union. Do you live in Diemen and are you a national of another EU country? Then you can choose whether you vote in the Netherlands or in the EU country of your nationality.
The election of Members of the European Parliament is held once every five years. A fixed number of parliamentarians comes from each Member State, depending on the number of inhabitants. The European Parliament represents the residents of the Member States at European level.
Who can I vote for?
If you vote in the Netherlands, you elect the Dutch members of the European Parliament.
Who can vote?
You can vote for the European Parliament in the Netherlands if you meet these conditions:
- You have the Dutch nationality or the nationality of another EU member state.
- You are 18 years or older on June 6, 2024.
Can I vote in the Netherlands as a non-Dutch EU citizen?
Yes, that's possible. If you are a resident of the municipality of Diemen, you must register with us. You can do this in two ways:
- Submit an online request. You log in with DigiD and simply indicate your choice. Do this no later than April 23, 2024.
- Notify us in writing. You will receive a form Y 32 in your mailbox around March 12. Please complete the form preferably in capital letters and return the completed and signed form together with a copy of your valid ID using the enclosed return envelope. You don’t need a stamp for this. Of course you can also hand it in at the reception in the town hall during opening hours. The completed form and copy of your passport or driver's license must be received by April 23, 2024 at the latest. The form is also available in other languages.
Requests received after this date will not be considered for this election.
Can I vote in the EU country of my nationality?
Do you want to vote in the EU country of which you are a national? Then you must indicate in that country that you want to vote. You may not cast your vote in the Netherlands and you will not receive a voting card. You do not have to report anything to the municipality of Diemen.