European elections have long been unloved by the French. In 1979, during the first edition of this election, abstention was 39.29%.
Since then, it has gotten worse: 43.28% abstention in 1984, 51.2% in 1989, up to a record of 59.37% in 2009. But, on the one hand, the movement… This article is reserved for subscribers. You have 90% left to discover. Unlock all items immediately. Test for €0.99 Already subscribed? Log in.