Germany - 2011
Migrants' political rights - right to vote to national/local elections
- Code:
- RED95
- Key Area:
- Political & Civic Participation
- Strand(s):
- Equality
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Migrants are only entitled to vote if they have acquired the German citizenship. Exempted are EU citizens living in Germany, who have the right to vote in local and European elections (Art 28 (1) Basic Law (GG)). The opposition parties have drafted bills in order to amend this provision by expanding the right to vote in local elections also to TCN with permanent residence in Germany. These proposals were discussed in parliament in March 2010, yet not passed as the conservative parties refuse to support such a motion. Source:
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| Groups affected/interested | Migrants |
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| Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas | Political participation |
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