In Austria, people will only be allowed to marry at the age of 18 in the future. Previously, there was a special permit that allowed a wedding from the age of 16 if the parents agreed. This is now being abolished, as was announced on Monday.
Furthermore, marriages between cousins and cousins with uncles and aunts are not allowed. The same should apply to registered partnerships. Similar steps were already included in the government program, but have not yet been implemented.
“I am pleased with this agreement, because by raising the unconditional marriage age to 18, we protect young women and young men in Austria and are in line with international human rights standards,” Justice Minister Alma Zadic (Greens) said in a press release. The younger people marry, the greater the risk that they will come under pressure.
No foreign regulations
Marriages are currently only permitted from the age of 18, but people aged 16 and over can be declared fit to marry by the court. The consent of parents or legal guardians is required. If they do not agree, it can be avoided if there are no good reasons for it. These exceptions are now being lifted.
When marriages of minors or close relatives are concluded abroad, both the best interests of the child and a clause stating that foreign legal provisions may only be applied if they do not conflict with Austrian fundamental values must be taken into account.
Source: Krone
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