From what age can people vote in Bremen in elections to the Bürgerschaft (state parliament)?
Bremen, state question 4 German original
Ab welchem Alter darf man in Bremen bei den Wahlen zur Bürgerschaft (Landtag) wählen?
- 14
- 16
- 18
- 20
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Correct answer: 16
Why?
In Bremen, people can vote in elections to the Bürgerschaft (state parliament) from the age of 16. In 2011, Bremen became the first state to let 16-year-olds vote in a state election. To vote in a Bundestag election, people must be 18.
Key term: Wahlalter = voting age