Sweden Bans Cousin Marriage Effective July 2026
As of July 1, 2026, Sweden will implement an unconditional ban on cousin marriages, with foreign cousin marriages generally not being recognized. This legislative change also prohibits marriages between individuals directly descended from one another’s siblings, as well as between half-siblings and adopted siblings. The primary objective of this new law is to combat honor-related oppression, violence, and other forms of societal pressure.
John Q. Hosedrinker