Title (original language):
Wählen mit 16
The initiative to reduce the voting age from 18 to 16 occurred through the Electoral Law Amendment Act 2007, indicating that young people are invited to contribute to political decisions and democracy.
(Source: Website).
Entities responsible for implementation: Federal Chancellery Republic of Austria / Bundeskanzleramt Österreich.
Status:
Implemented |
Implementation period start:
2027 |
Implementation period finish:
Ongoing
Record created:
07 August 2024
Last update:
12 August 2024
Title (original language):
Wählen mit 16

The initiative to reduce the voting age from 18 to 16 occurred through the Electoral Law Amendment Act 2007, indicating that young people are invited to contribute to political decisions and democracy.
(Source: Website).
Entities responsible for implementation: Federal Chancellery Republic of Austria / Bundeskanzleramt Österreich.
Status:
Implemented |
Implementation period start:
2027 |
Implementation period finish:
Ongoing
Record created:
07 August 2024
Last update:
12 August 2024
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