For some, like Dominika, local elections feel more immediate and relevant compared to the distant mechanics of the European Union; the European Commission is based in Brussels, Belgium while the European Parliament has its base in Strasbourg, France. “I plan to vote, but I do not have a special opinion,” she said. “ The more local elections are, the more interested I am in them.”
Maja added: “Sure, I’m going to vote, but I haven’t read much about it. I’ll vote according to my ‘Latarnik’ survey results.”
The “Latarnik Wyborczy” surveys, which help voters identify parties aligning with their views, are a common tool among Polish citizens. It allows someone to easily compare political views given by the election committees. How is it done? “Latarnik” prepares statements on the most important and current topics of public life. Then they are passed to election committees to refer to them to finally create a survey which compares your answers with the answers of the committees.
“I was much more interested in parliamentary elections in Poland,” Maja said. “Nevertheless, I know who is starting, from which party, but less about their roles in the EP.”
One friend emphasized the importance of European integration at a time of geopolitical instability. “Now, as never before, with what’s happening in the east, European integration is crucial,” he said. “We need to send people who will support it, not undermine it.”
Maja echoed a concern about the EU’s direction. “Given that Europe is leaning towards the right-wing lately, it’s more important to vote if you want the EU to remain as it is or become more integrated,” she said.
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