Alternattiva Demokratika – The Green Party has again today renewed its call for the voting age for Local, European and General elections to be lowered to 16-years of age.

Michael Briguglio, AD Chairperson said, “As Malta’s progressive party, AD is proposing that young people from age 16 onwards are eligible to vote in local, European and general elections in Malta. This will be a concrete change which entrusts young people with a key decision in their life, just as they are entrusted to take up employment and further their education. We therefore urge other political parties to endorse this proposal, in order that policies for youth empowerment will go beyond rhetoric.”

Reuben Zammit, ADZ Chairperson Green Youth, said, “ADZ has always believed young people are not just the future of the country; they also form an integral part of present society, culture and politics. We have lobbied for universal suffrage to be extended to 16-year olds since before the 2008 general elections. Malta’s youth should be allowed to have a say as much as anyone else in politics, more so since today’s decisions and policies will form the world we must live in tomorrow.”

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