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Official question #4Einbürgerungstest

Ab welchem Alter darf man in Nordrhein-Westfalen bei Kommunalwahlen wählen?

From what age may you vote in local (municipal) elections in Nordrhein-Westfalen?

Correct answer

16

16

Why

Nordrhein-Westfalen lets young people vote in Kommunalwahlen (elections for municipal and district councils and mayors) from the age of 16. For Bundestag elections the voting age is 18 everywhere in Germany.

Answer choices

  • A1414
  • B1616
  • C1818
  • D2020