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Updated: Thu 28 May 2026 12:40 CET

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A woman stands behind a polling booth, voting at a polling station in Cologne. Photo: picture alliance/dpa | Henning Kaiser

Foreign residents would gain the right to vote after five years in Germany under a new proposal. The move potentially gives millions a political voice but has also sparked sharp political opposition.