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Poland’s Court Recognizes Same-Sex Marriages from EU Countries

3/21/2026

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Poland's Supreme Administrative Court ruled that same-sex marriages from EU countries must be recognized.
The case involved a Polish couple married in Germany in 2018, denied recognition.
The court said recognizing these marriages does not violate Polish law, despite the constitution's definition.
The ruling could benefit 30,000 to 40,000 Polish citizens with foreign marriages abroad.
Uncertainties remain about recognizing unions not tied to long-term residency in other EU states.

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Poland's Supreme Administrative Court ruled that same-sex marriages from EU countries must be recognized.
The case involved a Polish couple married in Germany in 2018, denied recognition.
The court said recognizing these marriages does not violate Polish law, despite the constitution's definition.
The ruling could benefit 30,000 to 40,000 Polish citizens with foreign marriages abroad.
Uncertainties remain about recognizing unions not tied to long-term residency in other EU states.