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Is child marriage illegal in Germany?

Yes. Child marriage is banned in Germany. No marriage under 18 since 2017.

Act to Combat Child Marriage 2017: BGB s.1303 - no marriage before majority, no exemption.

Source: BGB s.1303 (2017)

• Germany is one of 54 countries where child marriage is banned, and 41 more restrict it.
• Its neighbours: banned in 4 of 9 (Austria, Denmark, Netherlands and Switzerland).
• In Europe: banned in 13 of 39 countries.

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Other countries that ban child marriage

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