European Parliament election, 1979

  • COM: 44
  • SOC: 113
  • LD: 40
  • F'los: 9
  • CDI: 11
  • EPP: 107
  • ED: 64
  • EPD: 22

The European elections in June 1979 was the first European election to the European Parliament in the history of the European Community. It took place on 7 and 10 June 1979. The previous European parliaments were formed by representatives of the national parliaments. It was chosen in all nine Member States according to national electoral laws by the people. The average turnout was 63 percent. Strongest fraction was the Socialist Group. As Parliament President Simone Veil was elected.

Distribution of seats

Members of Parliament

Seat Distribution by country

The distribution of seats per Member State was governed as follows:

  • Belgium: 24
  • Danemark Denmark: 16
  • Germany Germany: 81
  • France France: 81
  • Ireland Ireland: 15
  • Italy Italy: 81
  • Luxembourg Luxembourg: 6
  • Netherlands Netherlands: 25
  • United Kingdom United Kingdom: 81

Then there were the national parliament determined 24 observers from Greece. Following the country's accession on 1 January 1981, these Members of Parliament were. On 18 October 1981, the Greek deputies were elected by the people.

  • Greece: 24
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