“Let’s lower the voting age to 16” discussion on Germany’s agenda

Lowering the voting age to 16 is being discussed in Germany. After the speaker of the Bundestag, Baerbel Bas, the family minister, Lisa Paus parliament said that the voting age for elections should be lowered to 16.

In a statement to Funke Media, Europe parliament Stating that the age of 16 is an important signal for voting in elections, but it should not be enough, Paus added: “The voting age is such that the concerns and needs of young people can be taken into account, and these political He must be 16 years old.” used expressions.

Paying attention to the fact that the younger generation has the impression that society does not care about their situation, Paus said, “That’s why I want to immediately give more words to the youth.” he said.

The chairman of the Bundestag, Baerbel Bas, said in a statement to the German press that it is incomprehensible that the age of 18 continues to apply to the Bundestag.

“Personally, I’m in favor of the federal voting age being 16.” The head said and as a result of research it was found that a person school if the right to vote is granted in the following years, the probability of going to the election increases.

Germany Europe lowered the voting age from 18 to 16. The change will take place for the first time in May 2024 European Union (EU) Parliament will be applied in the elections. (AA)

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