(1) Every citizen above the age of 18, with the exception of those placed under judicial interdiction or serving a prison sentence, shall be free to elect state and local authorities and vote in referendums.

(2) The organisation and procedure for the holding of elections and referendums shall be established by law.

(3) (new – SG 18/05) The elections for members of the European Parliament and the participation of citizens of the European Union in elections for local bodies shall be provided with a law.