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European Parliament EPP: Latest polls, election results and positions

Election Trend
25.8 %
-0.3 since the last election
Last Election
26.1 %
Election 2024 · 188 Seats
3-Month Trend
±0.0
Three months ago: 25.8 %
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European People’s Party at a glance

EPP
Flag of European Parliament European Parliament Christian Democratic Europhile Founded 1953

The European People's Party (EPP) is a pro-European, center-right alliance of Christian democratic and conservative parties. As the largest political force in the EU Parliament, it forms the cornerstone of European conservatism and advocates for a strong, market-oriented Union.

Values and Ideology
The EPP's foundation rests on Christian democratic values, the social market economy, and a clear commitment to European integration. Its vision of society is shaped by the principle of subsidiarity: decisions should be made as close to citizens as possible, with the state providing a guiding framework for freedom and responsibility. The party views Europe as a community of values rooted in its Christian heritage and the Enlightenment, striving for a balance between economic dynamism and social cohesion.

Political Priorities
The EPP's agenda primarily targets the center-right, entrepreneurs, and rural voter groups. Its core focus is on competitiveness, reducing bureaucracy, and implementing a robust security policy to protect external borders. The party advocates for an effective EU in foreign and defense policy, without dissolving the national identity of member states. In climate policy, it prioritizes innovation and technical solutions over bans, aiming to secure Europe's industrial base and preserve prosperity for broad segments of society.

Role in the Political System
Strategically, the EPP acts as a foundational political force and an architect of European institutions. It often serves as a bridge-builder between different factions to organize stable majorities in the EU Parliament. Within the system, it strictly upholds the principles of the rule of law but increasingly faces the challenge of defining a clear demarcation line with the far-right, while simultaneously aiming to retain conservative voters. Its role is that of the "European stability party," cautiously advancing reforms through consensus.

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EPP: Election results in European Parliament since 1945

2024 9 June 2024 Best result Vote share 26.1 % +1.9 Seats 188 +6 2019 26 May 2019 Worst result Vote share 24.2 % Seats 182
EPP: Election results in European Parliament since 1945 2019: 24.2 %, 2024: 26.1 %

All elections since 1945 in which EPP participated. Click a row to see election details.

Result of the Parliamentary election 2024 Historical election results at a glance

EPP in government: the record since 1945

No government involvement to date

EPP has not been involved in any government since 2026.

Historical governments at a glance

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