Nearly 1,500 foreigners in the country under the age of 18 are married

German officials are said to be discussing voiding underage marriage law

German authorities say that at least 361 migrants aged under 14 are registered as married.

The usual minimum age for marriage in Germany is 18, but an exception is made for children aged 16 or over who have their parents' permission to marry.

Marriages undertaken abroad can be recognized even if the person is aged under 16.

An Indian groom puts vermilion, the holy mark belived the as sign of hindu marriage, on the forehead of his child bride during a mass marriage programme in the village of Malda, as the problem of underage marriages spreads into Europe

German officials are discussing whether to nix the exception for under-age marriage and refuse to recognize minors' foreign marriages.

A government response to Green Party lawmakers, stated that a total of 1,475 foreigners under 18 in Germany are officially registered as married — mostly girls.

They include 664 Syrians, 157 Afghans and 100 Iraqis.