The stronger the European Parliament , the higher the voter turnout in European parliamentary elections , according to Stephen Mulvey .
Mulvey , Stephen ( 21 November 2003 ) The EU 's democratic challenge BBC NewsQ & A : European elections , BBC News 21 July 2004 German MEP Jo Leinen has suggested that EU parties name their top candidate for the position of President of the European Commission in order to increase turnout.
Elections to the European Parliament