He also appeared to suggest that same-sex parenting should be criminalised and “severely punished”.
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Polish government approves recognition of foreign same-sex marriages
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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Conservative activist ordered by court to apologise for insulting LGBT+ people
Kaja Godek described homosexuality as a “perversion” that “often goes hand in hand with paedophilia”.
Polish opposition presidential candidate “can’t currently see Ukraine in NATO” and opposes ending abortion ban
Prime Minister Donald Tusk says the opposition should be “ashamed” of Karol Nawrocki’s views.
Polish sports star comes out as gay in post mourning death of partner
Ski jumper Andrzej Stękała is Poland’s first major male athlete to do so.
UN expert calls on Poland to improve LGBT+ rights
Graeme Reid found that “LGBT individuals are negatively affected by the lack of adequate protections” in Poland.
Polish government approves criminalisation of anti-LGBT hate speech
The bill would add sexual orientation, gender, age and disability to the categories covered by Poland’s hate crime laws.
LGBT+ “Rainbow Friday” takes place in Polish schools with support of authorities for first time
The event faced hostility from the former PiS government, which was removed from power at the end of last year.
Polish government presents bill introducing same-sex partnerships
Most members of the ruling coalition support the measure but may not be able to secure a parliamentary majority.
Lack of recognition for same-sex unions in Poland violates human rights, rules European court
Poland has left same-sex couples “in a legal vacuum”, found the European Court of Human Rights.
Bill introducing same-sex civil partnerships in Poland added to government agenda
The proposed law would allow any two unmarried adults, regardless of their gender, to enter a registered partnership at a registry office.
Poland’s first queer museum to open in Warsaw with support of city hall
“Warsaw is also a city with a queer history and a queer identity,” says the deputy mayor.
Conservative marches around Poland oppose government’s abortion and LGBT+ policies
They criticised the government’s plans to liberalise the abortion law, introduce same-sex civil partnerships and expand hate-speech rules.
Warsaw LGBT+ parade attended by government ministers for first time
The government wants to create “a state that is equal for everyone and excludes no one”, said the deputy prime minister.
