Left Party Calls for Voting Rights for Foreigners After Five Years of Residence

Publication date: 2026-05-27
The Left Party has proposed a voting right for foreigners in Germany that would allow those who have lived in the country for five years to vote, regardless of their nationality. This measure aims to address what the party sees as a 'democratic deficit.' The Greens have expressed openness to this proposal, while the Union and the Alternative for Germany have raised strong objections, further intensifying the debate over voting rights and the integration of foreigners into German society.

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