EstoniaKodanike õigused 3 · Rights of citizens
From what age may an Estonian citizen stand as a candidate for the council of a local government?
In the exam (Estonian)
Mis vanusest võib Eesti kodanik kandideerida kohaliku omavalitsuse volikogusse?
- aFrom the age of 2525-aastaselt
- bFrom the age of 2121-aastaselt
- cFrom the age of 1616-aastaselt
- dFrom the age of 1818-aastaseltCorrect answer
Why?
In council elections, a person may vote at 16, but may stand as a candidate only from the age of 18. The conditions for standing as a candidate are laid down in the Local Government Council Election Act. (KOVVS § 5)
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