Sunday May 26 2019 Italian citizens, together with their colleagues in Europe (on different days), are called to enter the voting booth and express their preference for the candidates to be sent to the European Parliament.
We will vote to elect 73 members of the European Parliament which will be assigned toItaly, to which 3 more will be added when the United Kingdom will leave the European Union. Members of the European Parliament are elected every five years. The Parliament consists of 751 members and represents the interests of EU citizens at European level. MEPs' activities shape our political and social agenda, while staying true to the values of the Treaty of the European Union.
WHEN YOU VOTE: POOLS OPEN FROM 7
In Italy we will vote from To 7 23, time at which it will start - simultaneously throughout Europe - the scrutiny. The voter will have to show a valid identification document and electoral card. Anyone who has accomplished 18 years will be able to go to vote, to apply instead, you must have at least 25 years.
Italian citizens must vote at the polling place in which they are registered, which corresponds to the section linked to their own place of residence. In case of recent change of residence, it is advisable to verify the correct registration with the new municipality. Military, police forces, firefighters and mariners they can vote in the municipality where they are service cause.
WHAT YOU NEED TO VOTE
As with other elections, you have to present to the tellers the identity document and electoral card and you have to hand in your cell phone. The voter receives a pencil and ballot paper, with which it will enter cabin to cast their vote. The list vote is expressed by tracing a mark on the ballot paper X on the marker associated with the selected list. The voter who realizes voted wrong can ask the chairman of the seat of replace the card.
HOW ARE PREFERENCES INDICATED
They can be expressed up to 3 preferences for candidates from the same list. The surname of the chosen candidate must be indicated but be careful: in the case of multiple preferences expressed, these will be indicated must concern candidates of different sexes, under penalty of cancellation of the second and third preferences.
La barrier threshold for the election of Italian members to the European Parliament is fixed at share 4%
You vote in 5 constituencies. Based on the Region of residence of the citizen, he will be given a card at the polling station different color:
- district 1 (north-west) – gray colour
- district 2 (north-eastern) – brown colour
- district 3 (central) – red colour
- district 4 (southern) – orange color
- ward 5 (island) – color pink
YOU CAN ALSO VOTE FROM ABROAD
It can also be vote from abroad: Italians residing in other states members of the Union they can vote for the Italian lists in the polling stations specially set up in the consulates of Italy or in other predisposed institutions. Who lives outside the European Unioninstead, it will have to return to Italy to be able to vote. Who is afflicted by severe pathologies he can also vote from home but the procedure had to be activated at least 15 days in advance of the election date.
DISCOUNTS FOR THOSE WHO MOVE FROM ONE CITY TO ANOTHER
To facilitate citizens' participation in the vote, in view of the carrying out of the electoral consultations, the main railway companies, motorway companies, fleets and air and maritime navigation companies envisage discounted rates, with discounted tickets for those who go home to vote.
