From what age can you vote in elections to the German Bundestag (Federal Parliament)?

Einbürgerungstest, question 94 German original

Ab welchem Alter darf man in Deutschland an der Wahl zum Deutschen Bundestag teilnehmen?

  1. 16
  2. 18
  3. 21
  4. 23
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Correct answer: 18

Why?

Under Article 38 of the Grundgesetz (Basic Law), German citizens aged 18 or over can vote in elections to the Bundestag (Federal Parliament). In some states the voting age for local and Landtag elections is 16, and 16-year-olds can also vote in European elections.

Key term: Wahlalter = voting age

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