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Paragraph 84
 

The minimum age necessary to stand as a candidate in presidential elections usually lies between 35 and 40 in the CoE member states. This is in line with the Code of Good Practice in Electoral Matters which allows for specific qualifying ages for certain offices, such as senators (not considered here) and heads of state. France and Finland stand out as exception where the minimum age for president is 18.