“The law on civil partnerships should have been passed a long time ago, it’s already the 21st century,” says Szymon Hołownia.
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Poland’s lack of recognition for same-sex unions violates human rights, rules European court
The judges rejected the Polish government’s arguments, which included that traditional marriage is part of Poland’s heritage.
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European Court of Human Rights to consider if Poland discriminates against same-sex couples
Dorota Pudzianowska
A legal scholar explains the cases and their possible implications.
Trybunał w Strasburgu sprawdzi, czy Polska dyskryminuje pary jednopłciowe
Dorota Pudzianowska Chodzi o pary, które są w związku od wielu lat, ale nie mogą korzystać z praw dostępnych dla małżeństw.
Polish courts annul “LGBT ideology-free zones”, finding they violate constitution
The commissioner for human rights’s office hailed the rulings as unprecedented.
Polish president proposes constitutional ban on same-sex adoption, calling it “enslavement”
Andrzej Duda also wants a law to prevent “hostile ideologies” from entering schools.
Polish LGBT activists indicted for crime of offending religious feeling with rainbow Virgin Mary image
If convicted, the three women could face two years in prison.
Under half of Poles say homosexuality should be accepted but figure rising, finds international study
The number who say homosexuality is acceptable now outnumber those say it is not.
Opposition are “a virus worse than coronavirus”, says Polish president ahead of election
A roundup of campaign news, including Trzaskowski’s memory failure and free fire trucks for small communities.
Poland’s anti-LGBT campaign explained: 10 questions and answers
Daniel Tilles
Why has this issue suddenly reappeared and how will it impact the election?
Polish president condemns LGBT “ideology of evil” in new speech as EU Commissioner issues criticism
“It is very sad in modern Europe” to see “a politician targeting minorities to achieve political goals”, says a European Commission vice president.
Polish president pledges to “defend children from LGBT ideology” ahead of election
President Andrzej Duda has unveiled a set of election pledges to support families.
Court orders Polish state broadcaster TVP to take down online anti-LGBT film
The half-hour documentary “Invasion” violated personal rights, said the court.
European Commission intervenes on “LGBT ideology free zones” in Poland
The Commission has requested an explanation from the heads of five provinces.
