As in most other countries, minimum ages apply in Romania for various activities involving minors.
General
The following minimum legal ages apply in Romania:
Minors
Under Romanian law, minors are people under 18.[4] Nevertheless, civil law differentiates between minors under 14, who are completely devoid of legal capacity,[5] and minors age 14-17, who have a limited form of legal capacity.[6] Emancipation of minors under the law occurs either through marriage[7] or by court order, if there are strong reasons, from age 16.[8]
Marriageable age
The marriageable age is defined in Art 272 of the Civil Code of Romania. This article sets a minimum age of marriage of 18, which can, in special circumstances, be lowered to 16.[9] The marriageable age is the same for boys and girls, as Law nr. 288/2007 equalized the marriageable age of the sexes.[10][11]
Minors and religious freedom
Minors can choose their own religion from age 14. (Art. 491, 2)[12] Minors under 14 are guided religiously by their parents, however they can not be forcefully made to follow a religion.(Art. 491, 1)[12]
Employment
Minors can work from age 15. Minors aged 15 need their parents' consent, while those aged 16–17 do not need their parents' consent. There are, however, restrictions on the type of jobs that minors under 18 can practice. (Art 13 of the Labour Code).[13]
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