Estonia to Lower the Voting Age for the EP Elections
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A bill that lowers the age of voting and standing as a candidate in European Parliament elections is in its third reading in the Riigikogu today.
Estonia to lower the voting age for the EP elections
Estonia will lower the minimum voting age for European Parliament elections from 18 to 16, while reducing the minimum age for candidates from 21 to 18; the changes will take effect in 2029. The Estonian parliament passed the amendment by 59 votes to 28. It lowers the voting age from 18 and the minimum age for candidates from 21. The right to vote and stand will apply to Estonian citizens and citizens of other EU member states who have permanent …
Estonia has decided to lower the age at which young people can vote in European Parliament elections. From 2029, people will be able to vote from the age of 16, and stand as a candidate in elections from the age of 18, reports Estonian public broadcaster ERR.
On Wednesday, the Riigikogu decided with 59 votes in favor that from 2029, people aged at least 16 will be able to vote and stand as candidates in the European Parliament elections. 28 members of the Riigikogu were against.
There are 17 bills on the agenda for Wednesday's plenary session of the Riigikogu. The only one on the third reading is the lowering of the voting age for the European Parliament. If the bill is adopted, 16-year-olds will be able to vote in the 2029 European Parliament elections and those at least 18 years old will be able to stand as candidates. Currently, the age limits are 18 and 21, respectively.
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