Luxembourg

Electoral system*: Proportional representation (open lists)

Threshold*: -

Frequency of Parliamentary elections: 5 years

Compulsory voting: Yes

Minimum age for voting*: 18

Minimum age for running*: 18

Quota type: Voluntary party quota

Percentage of women candidates*: 45,5%

Percentage of women elected*: 18,3%

Percentage of Members of parliament under age 30**: 3,3%

Voter registration: Passive

Voter turnout: 89,7%

(Parliamentary Elections, 30 October 2018)

Voting abroad: Yes

by postal voting


E-voting: No


Electoral Management Bodies (EMBs):

Ministry of State and Government Coordinating Office

VOTA Database (Venice Commission / Mexican Electoral Tribunal of the Federal Judiciary - TEPJF):

Legislation and documents of the Venice Commission in the electoral field for Luxembourg


*Information related to Parliamentary Elections or to the lower house of the Parliament

** Source: Study about youth participation in national parliaments 2018