Voting Process - Elevated Participation in European Elections Observed in Munich
In Bavaria, around 10.4 million people are eligible to vote during the European elections. Among them are 220,000 16- and 17-year-olds who can cast their votes for the first time because of the lowering of the voting age. Polling stations will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Over 34 election proposals from various parties and political groups see 1,413 male and female candidates across the country.
This election has a unique aspect - over 822,000 people with EU citizenship other than German can also cast their votes in Bavaria if they wish to. They have the liberty to either choose their homeland or Bavaria for casting their votes.
Furthermore, inclement weather over the past few days has caused several issues concerning the voting process. In certain areas, polling stations had to be shifted.
On election night, you can get updates on the election results by visiting the state election leader's page dedicated to the European elections in Munich.
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Despite facing weather challenges, a significant number of people in Munich, the State capital of Bavaria, participated in the European elections. The EU elections saw a high turnout, with residents and EU citizens from other countries exercising their right to vote. The European elections in Munich had over 34 election proposals from various parties and political groups, with numerous candidates running across Germany. The voting process in Bavaria was smooth, despite some polling stations having to be relocated due to weather-related issues. The results of the European elections in Munich can be followed on the dedicated state election leader's page.
