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 It is hoped though that by strengthening the powers of the European Parliament in the election process for Presidents of the European Commission , European Parliament elections would gain relevance and hence turnout should increase.
Elections to the European Parliament