For the first time, people in Germany aged 16 and over will be allowed to cast a ballot in the European elections in two weeks’ time, in a milestone for voting rights in the country. The previous minimum voting age of 18 was lowered in November 2022 – although for elections to the national parliament, the minimum age is still 18. The new law is adding about 1.4 million German voters to the electoral roll, and means that Germany is joining Austria, Belgium and Malta in allowing voting at 16. But to what extent are young people in Germany politically engaged in Europe? Schoolyard politics Having…