The government of Cyprus is advancing a series of institutional reforms, including two significant changes to the country's electoral laws. One of the key reforms involves the automatic registration of citizens on the electoral roll, enabling more straightforward access to voting in elections. The other, equally important reform is the reduction of the legal voting age from 18 to 17.

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This change reflects an intent to involve younger citizens in the political process at an earlier stage, promoting democratic engagement and ensuring that younger generations have a voice in shaping the country’s political decisions. According to Government Spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis, these reforms are part of a broader modernization effort, aimed at encouraging more inclusive participation in Cyprus' political life.

Cyprus is joining a growing number of countries that allow 17-year-olds to participate in elections. Among the countries that permit voting at 17 are Greece and Indonesia. In Greece, the voting age was lowered to 17 as part of a broader effort to engage youth in politics. Indonesia also allows citizens to vote starting at 17. In some countries like the United States and Norway, 17-year-olds can vote in primary elections if they will turn 18 by the time of the general election​.