LuxembourgInstitutions 168 · State and communal institutions

Can foreigners who live in Luxembourg vote in communal elections?

In the exam (French)

Les étrangers qui habitent au Luxembourg peuvent-ils voter aux élections communales ?

  1. aNo, neverNon, jamais
  2. bYes, but only if they are EU citizensOui, mais seulement s'ils sont citoyens de l'UE
  3. cYes, if they register on the electoral rollsOui, s'ils s'inscrivent sur les listes électoralesCorrect answer

Why?

Since the law of 22 July 2022, foreign residents can vote in communal elections after registering on the electoral rolls, with no minimum length of residence. They cannot vote in legislative elections.

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  1. Institutions 169

    Can foreigners vote in legislative elections?

    Correct answer:No, it is reserved for Luxembourg nationals

    Les étrangers peuvent-ils voter aux élections législatives ? — Non, c'est réservé aux Luxembourgeois

  2. Institutions 170

    Which of these tasks is the responsibility of the commune?

    Correct answer:Keeping civil status records

    Laquelle de ces tâches relève de la commune ? — La tenue de l'état civil

  3. Institutions 171

    What responsibility do communes have with regard to children?

    Correct answer:They organise basic education (enseignement fondamental)

    Quelle responsabilité les communes ont-elles à l'égard des enfants ? — Elles organisent l'enseignement fondamental

  4. Institutions 172

    Who adopts the budget of a commune?

    Correct answer:The communal council (conseil communal)

    Qui adopte le budget d'une commune ? — Le conseil communal

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