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Spain Proposes Lower Voting Age to 16 Amid Controversy

4/19/2025

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Spain's Ministry of Children and Youth, under Sira Rego's leadership, is pushing to lower the voting age to 16 in a bold Youth Law package. While some parties rally behind this progressive move, the ruling Socialist Party treads carefully, fearing it could empower far-right groups like Vox, who are already gaining traction among young voters.

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Spain's Ministry of Children and Youth, under Sira Rego's leadership, is pushing to lower the voting age to 16 in a bold Youth Law package. While some parties rally behind this progressive move, the ruling Socialist Party treads carefully, fearing it could empower far-right groups like Vox, who are already gaining traction among young voters.