Are there any European countries where you are allowed to vote at 16?

The minimum age is 16 in Argentina, Austria, Brazil, Cuba, Ecuador, Malta, Nicaragua, Scotland and Wales, and the Isle of Man, Jersey and Guernsey (three self-governing British Crown Dependencies). The highest minimum voting age is 21 in several nations.

What happens if you don’t vote in Australia?

The penalty for first time offenders is $20, and this increases to $50 if you have previously paid a penalty or been convicted of this offence. If you do not have a valid and sufficient reason for not voting, you can pay the penalty and that will end the matter.

Which countries use FPTP?

List of current FPTP countries

• Antigua and Barbuda.
• Argentina.
• Azerbaijan.
• Bahamas.
• Barbados.
• Bangladesh.
• Belarus.
• Belize.

Where can I find information on national electoral laws in Europe?

For more information on national electoral laws, the European Union Observatory on Democracy (EUDO) produces a database on national electoral laws (external). The Court of Justice confirmed that it is up to EU countries to regulate aspects of the European Parliament electoral procedure that are not harmonised at EU level.

Which countries have multiple constituencies in the European Parliament?

And there is some sort of postal or proxy system in place everywhere except Czech Republic, Ireland, Malta, and Slovakia. Most countries elect their MEPs in one single big national constituency – so Germany has, for example, 96 German MEPs. But a handful – Belgium, Ireland, Italy, Poland, UK – have multiple constituencies.

How did voter registration drives help African American communities?

Voter registration drives also brought African American communities together to work for a common cause. John Churchville was registering voters when he came across two rival teenage gangs fighting in Americus, Georgia. He stepped into the fight to stop it and recalls, “And they just stopped. I said, ‘This is what white folks want you to do!

What does the Commission do to promote electoral rights?

The Commision publishes reports on the implementation of EU law in local and municipal elections and ways to promote electoral rights. The most recent was announced in February 2018. The Commission is currently assessing a revision of the directive.