The decision marks a historic change in a country that still does not allow same-sex unions to be concluded under domestic law.
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Fugitive ex-justice minister reached US via Italy, say Polish prosecutors as TV chief questioned over escape
Ziobro was granted a US visa “as a member of the media”.
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Polish far right proposes law banning adoption of children by same-sex couples
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Poland recognises a same-sex marriage for the first time
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“Forcibly transferring Ukrainians into an active war zone shocks the conscience and violates international law.”
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