I celebrate the surge in voter turnout among our non-Luxembourgish EU compatriots in the 2024 EU elections. This is not a statistical anomaly; it is a testament to the enduring spirit of democracy and the result of collective action!
A record-breaking 15.1% of non-Luxembourgish EU citizens have registered to cast their ballots here, in the country they call home, to shape the future of Europe, here, in Luxembourg.
Behind this surge lies a tapestry of public and private multiplier efforts – a symphony of grassroots initiatives, advocacy campaigns, and community outreach programs aimed at amplifying the voices of the electorate.
From neighborhood mobilization drives to digital and physical advocacy platforms, these initiatives have galvanized our compatriots, empowering them to wield their political voice and make them heard.
Between 1994 and 1999, we witnessed an increase from 6,907 to 9,811 registered voters. From 9,811 in 1999 to 11,739 in 2004. The most substantial leap previously occurred between 2009 and 2014, as registrations surged from 17,579 to 21,650. From 2014 to 2019 registrations only rose from 21,650 to 23,243. Yet, between 2019 and 2024 we’ve got an unprecedented leap from 23,243 to 30,605 registrations, symbolizing a resounding affirmation of democratic values and the enduring spirit of civic engagement. (And not even counting the tens of thousands naturalised citizens!)
Vive la participation, vive la democratie!
Official Information: https://elections.public.lu/fr/actualites/2024/17-inscriptions-europennes.html
Christos Floros 
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