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European elections 2024: what and when are they and who can vote?

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The European Parliament elections commence this week — the first since Brexit.

They offer an opportunity for people to decide on the direction of the European Union (EU) and form policies on issues such as democracy, human rights, and environmental protection.

This year’s key themes are how to make the European Union’s ambitious climate and environment plans compatible with the interests of workers such Russia’s war on; and the .

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