The minimum age to vote in France is 18 years old. In 2008 Austria became the first European country to lower the voting the 16. In Germany 16 and 17 year olds can vote in a number of constituent states. Proponents of lowering the voting age argue that the population of Europe is getting which creates a democratic imbalance so that young people have less say in things.
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Response rates from 5.2k Parti Socialiste voters.
13% Yes |
87% No |
10% Yes |
83% No |
3% Yes, any citizen that pays taxes should be allowed to vote |
3% No, and voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote |
1% No, it should be raised |
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Unique answers from Parti Socialiste voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@9PKP2LP 5mos5MO
Yes, and voters should pass a basic test on scientific consensus and human rights. Like driving, voting requires responsibility; both can be dangerous if done irresponsibly.
@98R8PQV2yrs2Y
most parts in the reason is by the illegal voting blow and in process and governments alone is decrease is in progressive about the left should not allow is better life styles and formed government is communication inc
@8D5XBK34yrs4Y
Yes, to 16, but only in local elections
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