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What condition is needed to vote in European elections in France?
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Correct answer: Being an EU citizen and living in France. You must have the nationality of an EU country, live in France and be at least 18. You must also be on the French electoral roll. So EU citizens who live in France can vote.
Sources: Sheet “Les conditions pour voter en France (2/2)” (French), read on 21 October 2026. Answer written by Hexaciv from this source. Hexaciv is an independent preparation tool. It is not an official website, is not linked to any government body and does not give legal advice. The authoritative source is the Ministry of the Interior's, cited on this page.
The four choices and why
- ✓ Being an EU citizen and living in FranceÊtre citoyen de l'UE et habiter en FranceCorrect answer. You must have the nationality of an EU country, live in France and be at least 18. You must also be on the French electoral roll. So EU citizens who live in France can vote.
- ✗ Having French nationality only, and living in FranceAvoir la nationalité française seulementCitizens of other EU countries who live in France can also vote.
- ✗ Being born in FranceÊtre né en France ou avoir un parent né en FranceThe place of birth is not a condition.
- ✗ Being over 21 years old and living in FranceAvoir plus de 21 ans et habiter en FranceThe required age is 18, not 21.
What the source says
« Les citoyens de l’Union européenne résidant en France peuvent également voter. »
Sentence copied word for word from the source, in French, read on 21 October 2026.
How it reads on exam day
The exam is in French, so this is the question you will see: « Quelle condition faut-il pour voter aux élections européennes en France ? ». Learn the English idea above and the French words in the options.
This question is on the official list for the resident card (CR) and for the multi-year residence card (CSP). The Ministry's wording: “Quelle condition est nécessaire pour voter aux élections européennes ?”.
Where the Ministry explains it
Sheet “Les conditions pour voter en France (2/2)” (French).
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