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Navigating Marriage Laws in Europe: What Are the Legal Age Requirements?

Hey there! Have you ever wondered what the minimum age requirement is for getting married in Europe? Well, let me tell you about it.

In most European countries, the minimum age to get married varies. In general, the age requirement is around 18 years old. However, some countries allow individuals as young as 16 to get married with parental consent.

For example, in countries like Spain, the minimum age to get married is 18 years old. But in countries like the United Kingdom, individuals can get married at 16 with parental consent.

It is important to note that the minimum age requirement for marriage can also vary based on cultural and religious beliefs within certain countries. In some cases, there may be exceptions made for individuals under the age of 18 to get married.

Overall, it is important to be aware of the laws and regulations surrounding marriage in Europe. If you are considering getting married at a young age, make sure to research the specific laws in the country you plan to get married in.

Nada Alahdal

Human right activist
Nada Foundation

Nada Alahdal

Nada Al-Ahdal (born February 2, 2002) a human rights activist and resident of Yemen known for escaping two different child marriage pacts which her parents had arranged it for her. In 2013, I posted a YouTube video decrying child marriage showcasing her story and her experience in being forced into marriage contracts, which quickly went viral and prompted coverage of Yemen’s continued practice of child marriage. She managed to influence the comprehensive national dialogue conference in Yemen to pass and apply a law of criminalizing the marriage of minors under the age of 18 , and that is after launching her first video to rally the international media to denounce the marriage of minors. Below are highlights of her main not limited to her achievement during the awareness campaign she held throughout herlife:

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