Economics
The Determinants of Voter Turnout in Supranational Elections
Quick fact
In the 2019 European Parliament election, turnout across the EU was about 50.6%—the first time it had risen since 1994—yet in Belgium it was 88% because voting is mandatory, while in Slovakia only 22% of voters turned out.
Why this is interesting
You probably vote in national elections, but do you know why so many people skip elections for the European Parliament or the UN? The gap might surprise you.