In theory this applies only to the organisation of EP elections, however, to the extent that Member States apply the same electoral code to EP elections and national elections, potentially at least a whole range of
national measures restricting voting rights could be subject to judicial review under Union law and especially a requirement of proportionality.
Mr Trump, who frequently boasts about his support for the
National Rifle Association, made no mention of gun violence or any new
measure to
restrict access to firearms during remarks on Thursday about the shooting.