Marry until 18: The number of unreported forced marriage cases remains high

Marry until 18: The number of unreported forced marriage cases remains high

2024-08-20 15:31:00

In the future, Austria will only allow marriage from the age of 18. Experts have criticized the data situation and believe the number of unreported cases is high.

Shortly before the end of the legislative period, the government finally reached an agreement: Justice Minister Alma Zadic and Family Minister Susanna Raab described the joint draft law, which regulates future marriages in Austria, as “an important step in the fight against forced marriage” Will only be allowed from 18 years old onwards without exception…

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