Council adopts new rules strengthening EU citizens’ right to vote and stand as candidates in local elections

Council of the EU — Press releases EU Published: 2026-05-26 12:17:00

Council strengthens rules on the right to vote and stand as a candidate in municipal elections for mobile EU citizens.

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