On 11th June, Vote to decide the future of Europe
Between the coming 10th and 13th June, 338 million voters will elect 732 representatives to the European Parliament. These - the first European elections in a Union of Twenty Five - will demonstrate that we share the same goals of peace, solidarity and security, thereby underpinning Europe’s role in the world.
As the Ministers with responsibility for European affairs in the 25 countries of the European Union, we are launching the following appeal today: It is you, the citizens of Europe, who will shape the future of our continent. By exercising your vote at the forthcoming European Parliament elections you will have the opportunity to contribute to the planning of Europe's future. Europe is much more than an economic community. It is a vibrant community of shared values and aspirations. Far from being an abstract concept, Europe is a feature of the daily lives of each and every one of us.
The European Parliament is a key player in the process of European integration. Most of the common rules that affect your everyday lives go through the Parliament. Over the next five years, the Parliament will be involved in adopting vital decisions that matter to Europe and your future. This is what is at stake in these elections.
Europe needs a Parliament that represents your diversity and expresses your ambitions, hopes and choices for the future. Make your vote count. Don’t let your future be decided for you.
Dick Roche, Minister for European Affairs of Ireland
Atzo Nicolaï, Minister for European Affairs of the Netherlands
Lydie Polfer, Vice Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Luxembourg
Cyril Svoboda, Vice Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic
Denis MacShane, Minister for Europe of the United Kingdom
Kristiina Ojuland, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Estonia
Benita Ferrero-Waldner, Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of Austria
George Iacovou, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Cyprus
Paula Lehtomäki, Minister for European Affairs of Finland
Rihards Piks, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Latvia
Hans Martin Bury, Minister for European Affairs of Germany
Antanas Valionis, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Lithuania
Carlos Costa Neves, Secretary of State for European Affairs of Portugal
László Kovacs, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Hungary
John Dalli, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Malta
Claudie Haigneré, Minister for European Affairs of France
Lars Danielsson, Secretary of State to the Prime Minister, responsibility for European Affairs of Sweden
Jaroslaw Pietras, Secretary of State to the Committee for European Integration of Poland
Frédérique Ries, Secretary of State for European Affairs and Foreign Affairs of Belgium
Milan Civkl, Minister for European Affairs of Slovenia
Alberto Navarro, Secretary of State for the European Union of Spain
Eduard Kukan, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Slovakia
Per Stig Møller, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Denmark
Yannis G. Valinakis, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Greece
Roberto Antonione, Secretary of State for European Affairs of Italy
