France, July 27 -- In the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer's Labour government has announced plans to lower the voting age from 18 to 16 for all future elections, in a bid to "modernise democracy". But for the handful of other countries who have made the move, results have been mixed.

On 17 July, the UK government announced a major overhaul of the country's electorate.

"Today we're delivering on our promise to give 16 and 17-year-olds the right to vote,"Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner posted on X, adding: "Young people already contribute to society by working, paying taxes and serving in the military. It's only right they can have a say on the issues that affect them."

Once ratified by parliament - which is expected to pass it easily -...