A similar bill presented last year by the government is still being consulted and has not yet reached parliament.
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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.
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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.
First church blessing of same-sex couples takes place in Poland
It took place at an ecumenical service involving Catholic and Protestant clergy to mark International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia.
New Polish ruling coalition outlines plans to introduce same-sex unions
“The law on civil partnerships should have been passed a long time ago, it’s already the 21st century,” says Szymon Hołownia.
Poland to veto EU recognition of same-sex parents, says justice ministry
The European Commission wants the rights of same-sex parents to be recognised across the EU, but Poland is opposed.
Polish top court issues ruling on same-sex marriage
The gay couple who brought the case say the ruling shows that same-sex marriages are not barred under the constitution.
Introducing same-sex marriage can boost Polish economy, write economists and lawyers
The lack of same-sex marriage “constitutes economic discrimination and has a negative impact on the economy”, write the group of over 40 experts.
Growing majority in Poland support same-sex civil unions or marriage, finds poll
Almost two thirds of Poles are in favour of introducing same-sex partnerships or marriage equality, finds pollster Ipsos.
Tusk promises abortion up to 12 weeks and same-sex partnerships in “march towards modernity”
“Tolerance must take root not only in the law, but in our heads and hearts,” said the opposition leader.
Same-sex couple cannot register in Poland as parents of UK-born child, rules top court
Allowing same-sex couples to register as the parents of a child would be “a threat to the Polish legal order”, rules a court.
Poland to intervene over Polish child being adopted by gay couple in UK
“We will take all steps so that the child is adopted by a man and a woman” in order to “preserve his identity”, says a deputy minister.
