What is permitted during federal and state elections in Germany?

1. The husband votes on behalf of his wife.
2. You can cast your vote by mail. ✓
3. You can cast your vote by telephone on election day.
4. Children from the age of 14 are allowed to vote.

Mail-in voting (Briefwahl) ensures that everyone can exercise their right to vote, even if they are sick or traveling. A cool detail: you can request a postal vote without needing to provide a specific excuse!