EU Court Orders Poland to Recognize Same-Sex Marriages


EU Court Orders Poland to Recognize Same-Sex Marriages

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EU Court Orders Poland to Recognize Same-Sex Marriages

The EU court made a decision on Tuesday. Poland must now accept some same-sex marriages. These marriages must be legal in other EU countries first.

This ruling is about a Polish couple from 2018. They got married in Berlin, Germany. They wanted Poland to accept their marriage certificate.

Poland does not allow same-sex marriage or partnerships. LGBTQ+ people want equal rights there. The EU court said Poland does not need to allow same-sex marriage now.

The court said Poland must respect family life. Not accepting the marriage is a problem. Hubert Sobecki said Poland must follow the EU court's ruling.

The Polish government has some challenges now. Some politicians do not want to change laws. Katarzyna Kotula said this is good for marriage equality.


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What did the EU court decide about Poland?

Poland must now accept some same-sex marriages.

What is the situation of same-sex marriage in Poland?

Poland does not allow same-sex marriage or partnerships.

What did Hubert Sobecki say about the EU court's ruling?

Hubert Sobecki said Poland must follow the EU court's ruling.


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EU Court Orders Poland to Recognize Same-Sex Marriages