AustriaDemokratie 17 · Democracy and the Republic's core principles
A 25-year-old woman wants to marry a man her parents do not approve of. What applies in Austria?
In the exam (German)
Eine 25-jährige Frau möchte einen Mann heiraten, mit dem ihre Eltern nicht einverstanden sind. Was gilt in Österreich?
- aNobody may force her into a marriage; forced marriage is a criminal offence.Niemand darf sie zu einer Heirat zwingen; eine Zwangsheirat ist strafbar.Correct answer
- bWithout her parents' consent the marriage is invalid.Ohne Zustimmung der Eltern ist die Ehe ungültig.
- cShe may decide for herself whom she marries.Sie darf selbst entscheiden, wen sie heiratet.Correct answer
- dThe district administration authority decides whether the two are a good match.Die Bezirkshauptmannschaft entscheidet, ob die beiden zusammenpassen.
Why?
Adults make their own decisions about their lives, including about partnership and marriage. A marriage requires the free will of both partners; anyone who forces someone to marry commits a criminal offence.
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