FAQs - Home country elections
As an Irish national residing in Spain, do I have the right to take part in all elections in Ireland and Spain?
NO - EU citizenship gives you the right to vote - and stand as a candidate - in municipal
and European Parliament elections in whichever EU country you live, under the same
conditions as nationals. +
However, when it comes to national elections, the existing EU rules allow each EU country to determine who can benefit from the right to vote. +
The citizens of some EU countries may lose their voting rights in national elections if they move to another EU country. For instance, to vote in national elections in Ireland, you need to live in Ireland.
However, when it comes to national elections, the existing EU rules allow each EU country to determine who can benefit from the right to vote. +
The citizens of some EU countries may lose their voting rights in national elections if they move to another EU country. For instance, to vote in national elections in Ireland, you need to live in Ireland.
Last checked: 17/06/2022