Marriage: These Bans Are Coming Soon
The measure, which the previous government had already agreed upon but not implemented, will be "taken up shortly," said the head of the department on Saturday. Her office told the APA that a corresponding ministerial council presentation is to be decided in the government meeting next week. A ban on cousin marriages is also planned.
"It is primarily about protecting young people from early marriages and especially young women," said the minister on ORF radio. "I believe young women should focus on their education and independent employment at this age and not necessarily marry, where other obligations immediately arise and not education and independence."
"The society should simply know that this is our stance"
When asked whether, given only ten cases in 2023, it was more of a symbolic ban, Sporrer said bans apply "in general." "The society should simply know that this is our stance." This is also an international standard, she referred, among others, to the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Cousin marriage should also be banned
In addition to the marriage under 18, the currently still allowed cousin marriage should also be banned, reported the "Krone" (online) - this should also be a topic in the Council of Ministers on Wednesday. "Whoever wants to stay must become part - this is especially true on the subject of marriage. In Austria, we marry out of free will, not because the family expects it or traditions demand it. Therefore, in the future, marriage will only be allowed from the age of 18. Without exception," the responsible ÖVP Minister Claudia Plakolm is quoted by the "Kronen Zeitung".
Regarding the federal prosecutor's office planned by the federal government, Sporrer said it should start its work as soon as possible. They are now working on the legal foundations. Before the summer, at least the basic concept, "on which we have then agreed with the other two coalition partners," should be presented, the minister hopes.
(APA/Red)
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