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Here is why Jean-Luc Mélenchon, candidate of rebellious France for the 2022 presidential election, is for lowering the right to vote to 16 years old and making voting compulsory from 18 years old.
Brut asked your questions to the candidate of France insubordinate to the presidential 2022 Jean-Luc Mélenchon. In particular, he was questioned about the right to vote at 16. The candidate is in favor of this measure. According to him, one can do anything to be “emancipated“at that age and be able to express his political opinion at the ballot box.”And then 16 years is the criminal majority“, he specifies.
Also, in his political project, Jean-Luc Mélenchon proposes compulsory voting which, according to him, would be a “consideration“However, it will not be compulsory for people aged 16 to 18 in order to give them the choice. Adults who do not vote could, on the other hand, risk a sanction: a fine or community service.”A democratic society is based on citizenship, so the fact that people give their opinion and give mandates“, he believes.
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