424. From what age may one vote in municipal elections in Saxony?

Answer options

1. 14
2. 16
3. 18
4. 20

Explanation

In Germany, the Länder legislate for municipal elections; while Article 28(1) of the Basic Law binds them to the principles of universal, direct, free, equal, and secret elections, it leaves the minimum voting age to state law. Under § 3(1) of the Saxon Municipal Elections Act (Sächsisches Kommunalwahlgesetz, SächsKomWG), the active suffrage is set at 18. In comparative federal perspective, many Länder have lowered the municipal voting age to 16, but Saxony (as of 2025) maintains 18, reflecting political majorities and constitutional debates about youth participation. For Bundestag elections, federal law under Article 38 of the Basic Law likewise sets the voting age at 18.