slowfox05 Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 We have a friend who is standing as a candidate for mayor in the forthcoming municipal elections. I'd read on the UK government website that post Brexit, ie.after January 31st, UK expats resident in France would no longer have the right to vote in any French elections.We apologised to our friend and explained this to her but she assured us that we would be able to vote for her list in March.What are other people's understanding of this please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idun Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 I would imagine that you are right slowfox05. However, sometimes french bureaucracy is at the pace of a striking slug, so you may end up voting. You will have to let us know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritinBretagne Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 As I understand it you are correct. After 31st January we lose our voting rights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pomme Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 The official French statement is on https://brexit.gouv.fr/sites/brexit/accueil/vous-etes-britannique-en/droit-au-sejour-en.htmlAs a British national, will I be able to vote at the next European and local elections ?As from the withdrawal date, British citizens living in France will no longer be able to take part in the election of French members of the European Parliament nor in local elections. As the condition of nationality (being a citizen of an EU Member State) provided for by Article 2-1 of the Act of 7 July 1977 on the election of members of the European Parliament and Article L.O. 227-1 of the French Electoral Code for local elections will no longer be fulfilled, British citizens will therefore lose their right to vote in these elections.Accordingly, British citizens who also have French nationality are not concerned by the foregoing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 I've been thinking about this for a long time, in fact, ever since Brexit was first mooted. I do think it right that we will not be able to vote for the municipal or European elections.It was one of the things that bothered me but now it's just a case of bowing to the inevitable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 The concept of nationality is an outdated concept that should not be taken into account. What should matter is residence and tax status. But no one will change the old ways easily, I fear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanH Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 pomme is correct in citing the French government site.What has not been mentioned is that Brits will no longer be able to stand as candidates either. I know some have previously been on their local council although it was never possible to be Maire or Adjoint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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