Thats not usually the case.
European elections are frequently overlooked, as evidenced by their historically low voter turnout.
In Slovakia, the turnout rate was even more dismal, with just 13.5 percent voting.
Things will be different this year.
Not just different, but also potentially chaotic.
Firstly, youve got a Europe-wide rise of far-right Eurosceptic parties, like Italys Lega Nord and Germanys AFD.
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In the UK, activists have developed applications to try and raise voter turnout.
Elsewhere, initiatives are taking root to monitor Facebook and other social networks for potential electoral malfeasance.
The country is deeply divided.
The only thing that unites leavers and remainers is a desire to see Brexit finished with.
The main point of disagreement is how.
An increasing number of leavers are advocating for the UK to break from the EUs institutions entirely.
Nigel Farages newly-formed Brexit Party promises to be the primary outlet of rage for leavers.
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The group is non-partisan in its messaging, and claims to work with both supporters and opponents of Brexit.
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You’ve only got 2 days to register to#VoteForYourFuturein the EU elections.
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This site does several things required to increase voter turnout.
Firstly, it gets voters registered without the need to print anything, through a simple and modern interface.
Voter registration is a pressing concern, especially for those parties that back remain.
A significant chunk of these are likely European citizens that are habitually resident in the UK.
Simultaneously, GetVoting aims to increase turnout by making it easy to request a postal vote.
Finally, it sends a notification before the polls open, reminding people to vote.
Of course, Get Voting isnt the sole effort in this space.
Other sites have sprung up, with one in particular attracting controversy.
Protect the vote
Eurosceptic parties are proliferating across Europe.
In Germany, theres the AFD.
France has the Front Nationale.
Italy has the Lega Nord.
Sweden has the Swedish Democrats.
Finland has the Finns Party.
Im not accusing any of these parties of being in bed with a foreign actor.
It explains how tracking works on social networks.
Actually vote
Beyond Brexit, theres still a huge importance attached to voting in the EUs elections.
From trade policy to copyright reform, the EU influences so much of our day-to-day lives.
To ensure that it works in your best interests, youve got to vote.
The elections will take place later this month between May 23 and May 26.
The exact date depends on your country.
