#38: When Did Women Get the Right to Vote in European Countries
In the ever-evolving landscape of women’s suffrage, European countries have embarked on a journey towards gender equality in voting rights. Norway took a remarkable stride in 1913, paving the way for women’s political empowerment. Fast forward to 1918, when the United Kingdom extended voting rights to women over the age of 30, while Germany and Austria followed suit in 1919.
It wasn’t until 1944 that France finally granted full suffrage to women. Switzerland, known for its neutrality, was comparatively late in this progression, with women gaining the right to vote in federal elections in 1971. The timeline reveals a complex tapestry of progress, with countries like Sweden (1921) and Finland (1906) championing women’s enfranchisement earlier, while others have embraced the idea of inclusive democracy more recently.