Vote of minors: "It is said that suffrage is 'universal', without realizing that this propels children to the far reaches of the universe"

In France, minors are actively seeking to express their opinions on issues affecting them, despite lacking voting rights. The political debate has been reignited by Jean-Luc Mélenchon, who advocates lowering the voting age to 16, emphasizing that young people should have a voice as citizens. Other political figures, including Raphaël Glucksmann and Marine Tondelier, support this initiative. Additionally, some intellectuals, like Clémentine Beauvais, argue for the right to vote from birth, highlighting a growing discourse on youth participation in democracy.