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5 countries in the world with the lowest minimum age to run for president

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5 countries in the world with the lowest minimum age to run for president

The country's Constitution sets the minimum age at 18, making it one of the youngest eligibility thresholds for a presidential office anywhere in the world.

France Travel Guide | CNN France lowered the minimum age to run for president from 23 to 18 years in 2011, allowing any French citizen who meets the constitutional requirements to stand for election.

From Croatia, Finland and France allowing candidates from age 18 to Iran and Venezuela, here's how presidential age requirements compare around the world.

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