Around 3.3 million Saxons called to vote

Around 3.3 million Saxons are being called to vote in the European Parliament and local elections on Sunday (from 8.00 am). From 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., they can cast their vote for one of the 34 parties and lists vying for a place in the European Parliament at almost 3,600 polling stations. In addition, the members of ten district councils, 418 city and municipal councils and around 855 local councils will be elected. The term of office lasts until 2029. While 16-year-olds can already vote in the European Parliament, the minimum age for local elections in Bavaria is 18. As a result, there are almost 70,000 fewer eligible voters for the local elections than for the European elections.

The ballot is also seen as a test of the mood for the state elections in Saxony on September 1 and as an indication of the strength of the AfD. It became the strongest party in Saxony in the 2019 European elections. The local elections were dominated by independent voter associations and the CDU.