1895. Belgium. First time applied the principle of universal suffrage in municipal elections.
Inaugurated on May 2, 1867, this place takes its current name from the 23th January 1896 when he wanted to be remembered that on November 17, 1895 was applied for the first time, the principle of universal suffrage in elections city. Until that time the vote was something reserved for some voters. Note that the right to vote was limited to men over 25 years.
Source: Service Archives. Ville de Seraing.