proxies, a major issue for political parties

In the style of a dating site, a platform has been created in view of the European elections, allowing voters to give their proxy or to find people who can vote for them. The objective is to fight against abstention. Political parties rely heavily on proxy. Most have therefore set up their own online platform to connect voters. At the same time, some encourage people to give power of attorney on social networks or in the field.

In Paris, Renaissance activists, far ahead of the National Rally in the polls, recognize that proxies are crucial. “All parties must try to win back votes from people who would not vote if we were not there to help them”, indicates Béatrice Marchand, an activist. In France, it is possible to give a proxy until the day before the election.