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Official questionExamen Civique

Quelle condition faut-il remplir pour être candidat aux élections municipales ?

Which condition must be met to stand in municipal elections?

Correct answer

Avoir au moins 18 ans

Being at least 18 years old

Why

A candidate must be at least 18, be French or a citizen of another EU country, and have a link with the commune (registered on its electoral roll or paying local taxes there). EU citizens can be municipal councillors but cannot become mayor or deputy mayor. From the official naturalisation knowledge-question list.

Answer choices

  • AÊtre né dans la communeBeing born in the municipality
  • BAvoir au moins 30 ansBeing at least 30 years old
  • CAvoir au moins 18 ansBeing at least 18 years old
  • DÊtre propriétaire d'un logement dans la communeOwning a home in the municipality