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If passed, the proposed changes would bring the voting age to 16 across the whole of the UK and in line with Scotland and Wales, where 16-year-olds can already vote.

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Polish presidentials: Commisson will look at errors in vote counting

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Irregularities in the second round of Poland's presidential election have been reported, with candidates' results allegedly swapped in some commissions, sparking controversy.

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Poles began casting their ballots on Sunday in a decisive presidential runoff that could set the course for the nation’s political future and its relations with the European Union.

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Only 3.3 per cent of foreigners in Portugal can vote. Will the deportation policy have an impact?

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This year's presidential election is generating a large response from Poles. According to information made available by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, almost 500,000 people took advantage of their voting rights.

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Exit polls show victory for Croatia's incumbent president Milanović

A poll by Ipsos shows Milanović leading with over 50% of the vote, with his main challenger Dragan Primorac, trailing far behind with 22%.

Romania

Romania election preview: who is running for president?

Marcel Ciolacu, prime minister and chief of the Social Democratic Party, is the frontrunner to win the presidential election, leading in all polls.

USA

In pictures: schools, gyms, and city halls - Americans turn up to vote

Here are some of the best pictures from election day so far.

Space

Here’s how astronauts in space can cast their votes in the US election

Despite being in orbit, American astronauts can vote in the election thanks to a secure space-based voting process.

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Gen Zers admit the power of social media on their political views

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