Currently, European elections are 27 separate national contests where citizens can only vote for candidates from their own country. Transnational lists would create a joint constituency covering the entire EU, allowing voters to cast a second ballot for a pan-European list of candidates. Proponents argue this would Europeanize the elections and force politicians to campaign on continent-wide issues. Opponents argue it would detach politicians from local voters and allow large countries like Germany and France to dominate the Parliament.
Response rates from 206 European Union voters.
Trend of support over time for each answer from 206 European Union voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 206 European Union voters.
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Unique answers from European Union voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
Based on 206 responses to this question.
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