Government now in agreement
Marriage only permitted from the age of 18 without exception
In Austria, people may only get married at the age of 18 in future. Previously, there was a special permit that allowed marriage from the age of 16 if the parents agreed. This will now be abolished, as was announced on Monday (see video above).
In addition, marriages between cousins and nieces and nephews with uncles and aunts will become illegal. The same is to apply to registered partnerships. Corresponding steps were already included in the government program, but have not yet been implemented.
"I am delighted about this agreement, because by raising the unconditional age of marriage to 18, we are protecting young women and young men in Austria and are in line with international human rights standards," said Justice Minister Alma Zadic (Greens) in a statement. The younger people get married, the higher the probability that they will be put under pressure.
The younger people are when they get married, the higher the probability that this will not happen voluntarily because children are put under pressure by their parents or other people.
Justizministerin Alma Zadic
"Raising the age of marriage to 18 is an important measure against child and forced marriages. I have been campaigning against this form of honor-based violence for years and am pleased that the Minister of Justice has now apparently finally agreed to our proposed legislation after a long period of insistence," said Family Minister Susanne Raab (ÖVP).
No foreign regulations
At present, marriage is only permitted from the age of 18, but people aged 16 and over can be declared capable of marriage by a court. This requires the consent of the parents or legal guardians. However, if they do not consent, this can be circumvented if there are no justified reasons for doing so. These exceptions are now being removed.
If marriages of minors or close relatives are concluded abroad, both the best interests of the child and a clause stating that foreign legal provisions are only to be applied if they do not contradict Austrian fundamental values must be observed.
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