Number of seats in European Parliament increased from 705 to 720

Members of the European Parliament have approved the European Council’s decision to increase the number of seats in the European Parliament for the next legislative term from 705 to 720, Report informs, citing the European Parliament.

Parliament consented to the legislative decision with 515 votes in favor, 74 against, and 44 abstentions. The upcoming elections (6-9 June 2024) will take place with the new number of seats in Parliament.

According to the decision, one additional seat has been allocated for countries such as Belgium, Denmark, Ireland, Latvia, Austria, Poland, Finland, Slovenia, and Slovakia, and two seats for Spain, France, and the Netherlands.

The upcoming elections (6-9 June 2024) will take place with the new number of seats in Parliament.