314. From what age may one vote in local (municipal) elections in Bavaria?
Official German wording
Ab welchem Alter darf man in Bayern bei Kommunalwahlen wählen?
Answer options
Correct answer
18
Explanation
The correct answer is 18. The Basic Law does not set a minimum voting age for local elections; under Article 28(1) of the Basic Law, the Länder design local electoral law subject to the principles of universal, direct, free, equal, and secret elections. Bavaria’s Municipal and County Electoral Law (GLKrWG) sets the active franchise at 18. EU citizens resident in Bavaria are likewise eligible to vote in municipal elections only from age 18 (Article 22 TFEU; Directive 94/80/EC).
Official sources
The German questions come from the original BAMF catalog for the Einbürgerungstest and Leben in Deutschland. Translations and explanations are study aids; verify legal details in the official sources.