Lost in the Ballots: Following the 2024 European Parliament elections, gender parity was achieved in only five Member States, meaning that a male majority still represents and makes decisions for all EU citizens. Critics have also pointed out that the new parliament lacks representation of racial, sexual, and linguistic minorities. This mirrors the situation in many national parliaments, paralleled by a visible return to ideology-fuelled parliamentarianism. Considering the importance of diversity and representability in parliamentary settings to ensure equal opportunities for all, how should future elections be approached?