Estonia is considering lowering the voting age to 16 for European Parliament elections and the candidacy age to 18. Proposed amendments to the country’s election law are currently awaiting approval from the Riigikogu, Estonia’s parliament, this autumn. If passed, the changes would enfranchise a new segment of the population in EU elections. The move aims to increase youth participation in democratic processes and potentially reshape the electorate. Currently, the voting age in Estonia for most elections is 18, with candidacy requiring the same age. The proposed changes specifically target the European Parliament elections, signaling a focused effort to engage younger citizens in EU-level politics. A parliamentary vote will determine whether these changes become law.