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Les citoyens de l’Union européenne peuvent-ils voter aux élections locales dans un autre État de l’Union ?Can citizens of the European Union vote in local elections in another EU state?

Answer

Oui, aux élections municipales et européennes du pays où ils viventYes, in the municipal and European elections of the country where they live

Explanation

An EU citizen living in another EU state can vote there in municipal and European elections, on the same terms as nationals. In France, they do not vote in the presidential or parliamentary elections.

Source: Traité sur le fonctionnement de l’Union européenne, article 22Updated 13 October 2026.Official question · answer and translation written by Recite

The 4 options, in French as at the exam

  1. Non, ils ne peuvent voter que dans leur pays d’origineNo, they can only vote in their country of origin
  2. Oui, à toutes les élections, y compris l’élection présidentielleYes, in all elections, including the presidential election
  3. Oui, mais seulement après 10 ans de résidenceYes, but only after 10 years of residence
  4. Oui, aux élections municipales et européennes du pays où ils viventYes, in the municipal and European elections of the country where they live (Correct answer)

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