The ballot boxes are ready, the red pencils are sharpened and the ballot papers will soon be printed. In short! The elections are approaching and preparations are in full swing. But are you ready?
We offer you a summary video to refresh your memory if you've forgotten the right habits to follow in the polling booth.
Voting means making choices. Making choices means influencing and shaping future decisions. Voting means exercising your citizenship in a responsible, active, critical and united way.
“Voting is compulsory and secret!”
Why vote? On 9 June 2024, we will elect our representatives to the Chamber, the regional Parliaments and the European Parliament.
- General elections -> federal MPs (white)
- Regional elections -> regional and community MPs (pink)
- European elections -> MEPs (blue)
Before heading to the polling station: don't forget to bring your polling card and your ID card!
In the polling booth: unless voting electronically, use the red pencil provided. Beware, using pens or pencils of another colour will invalidate your vote.
For each list, you have 4 options:
- The list vote: you support the list, in the order proposed, if you tick the box above the list, under its name. This is the list vote.
- The preference vote: you specifically give your vote to the candidate(s) of your choice by ticking the box or boxes next to their names. This is the name vote.
- The list vote combined with candidates from the same list: your vote is considered a name vote if you tick both the box above the list and several boxes next to candidates' names. Your vote goes directly to the chosen candidates (the list leader and the other ticked candidates).
- The blank vote: your vote is considered blank if you decide to place an empty ballot paper in the box. A blank vote is considered invalid.
What exactly is a null or invalid vote?
- If, on a single ballot paper, you vote for several lists or several candidates from different lists.
- If you damage, alter or cross out your ballot paper.
After the vote: on election night, depending on the results, negotiations will begin to form governing majorities. In our proportional electoral system, no single list wins an absolute majority. Several parties will therefore have to agree to unite and form a majority in the Parliaments. Together they form a coalition.
