Austria sets the final line: marriage ban for minors and cousins!
Austria sets the final line: marriage ban for minors and cousins!
The Austrian government plans to have a comprehensive ban on marriages for minors and between cousins. This decision was a central topic in the current legislative period, since the government now wants to successfully implement a project of its predecessor, which had failed. The draft law is to be passed on Wednesday in the Ministerial Council and then presented to the National Council for voting, as reported.
Currently it is possible in Austria 16- to 18-year-olds to get married with a judicial declaration of marriage if the partner is of legal age and the minor applicant is considered a ripe. This regulation, which also requires the approval of the legal representative, is now to be abolished. The ÖVP Minister Claudia Plakolm emphasizes that marriages in Austria should be closed out of a free will, which is supported by the planned change in the law. In the future, the marriage should only be allowed from the age of 18 without exceptions.
criticism of related marriages
Another aspect of legislation concerns the marriages between cousins, which have been more common in some cultures in the past. Plakolm points out that the health risk for children from such marriages is twice as high, which justifies a preventive measure. The goal is to prevent such marriages in Austria. In some Muslim countries, around 60% of marriages are related, which is why this topic is also discussed at an international level.
Interestingly, the Catholic Church in Austria has already banned such related marriages. Despite the strict regulations, however, exceptions from the Pope can be granted, which, however, have become increasingly rare in the recent past. A similar reform was initially announced by the previous government, but was rejected over the course of last year.social context
The increasing social criticism of marriages minors is not only a specific topic in Austria, but is also considered internationally. In Germany, for example, it is legally stipulated that a marriage may not be received before the age of majority, even if the family court can deviate from this rule under certain circumstances. However, this procedure is practiced less and less. According to bmj.de, the marriage is increasingly being seen before the age of majority, since these early marriages can significantly impair the well -being and opportunities of minors.
Overall, there is a global trend towards the outlaw of children's marriages, supported by various legislative measures in several countries. The Austrian government contributes to its part in order to emphasize the need for protection from minors and at the same time to advance social changes.
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