Who is eligible to vote in the BVV elections?

You have the right to vote in your borough’s BVV election if:   

  • You are a citizen of a member state of the European Union   
  • You are at least 16 years of age on election day (20 september 2026)  
  • You have been registered at a registration office (Meldestelle) for at least three months (in this case since at least 20 june 2026)   

Anybody over the age of 18 and eligible to vote is also eligible to stand for election.  

bulbSince 1992, EU citizens have had the right to take part in local and European elections
under the same conditions as the citizens of the state in which they are residing.