Court grants big victory for same-sex marriage rights in European Union

[Jessica_Rose ✅]

Court grants big victory for same-sex marriage rights in European Union

https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/11/court-grants-big-victory-for-same-marriage-rights-in-european-union/ 🔗

Faefyx Collington (25 Nov 2025)

The European Court of Justice has issued a ruling that all nations in the European Union (EU) must recognize lawful same-sex marriages that were performed in other EU countries. Previously, a country could refuse to recognize a marriage if it had taken place in another country and did not align with its own laws.

The court declared that EU citizens have a right to "a normal family life" regardless of borders. "When they create a family life in a host member state," they said, "in particular by virtue of marriage, they must have the certainty to be able to pursue that family life upon returning to their member state of origin."

Citizens of the European Union have the right to freedom of movement between the different nations within the union. The court suggested that this right, as well as the right to "respect for private and family life," would be breached if one country could refuse to acknowledge a lawful marriage from another country.

The court added in a press release, "Member States are therefore required to recognize, for the purpose of the exercise of the rights conferred by EU law, the marital status lawfully acquired in another Member State."

The case was brought to the Luxembourg-based court on behalf of a Polish couple who had been married in Berlin, Germany, where same-sex marriage is recognized. When, years later, they returned to their home country, they submitted their marriage certificate, which was in German, to the Polish government to be transcribed and recognized in the Polish civil register.

The Polish government denied their request, as the country does not recognize same-sex marriages. With this new ruling, they will no longer be able to refuse legally.

Of the 27 EU member states, only 18 have legalized same-sex marriage.

[Jillian-TG]

It's crazy that in 2025 there's still debate against this. Why would any country want to legislate against allowing two people to marry? Who cares about their gender?

[Lori Dee ✅]

It's crazy that in 2025 there's still debate against this. Why would any country want to legislate against allowing two people to marry? Who cares about their gender?

The "institution" of marriage has always been about control. Originally, marriage was a contract between families to build alliances and exchange property (dowry). Then, churches and governments decided they should be paid to "approve" the union. Permission was needed from tribal leaders, kings or queens, and priests. Notices were required, called "Bans", which allowed anyone to object. And now, the only ceremonies that receive "official" recognition must be performed by clergy or a government administrator. And, of course, fees must be paid.

If you want to play the game, you must play by the rules. Many people choose not to play, and in places where cohabitation is not illegal, they enjoy a "common-law marriage". Where it is illegal or not recognized, one must ask why. Control.

[Lori Dee ✅]

UPDATE:

Poland will implement EU court order to recognise same-sex marriages, says justice minister
https://notesfrompoland.com/2025/11/26/poland-will-implement-eu-court-order-to-recognise-same-sex-marriages-says-justice-minister/ 🔗
Notes From Poland - Nove 27, 2025

Poland's justice minister has confirmed that the government will implement a ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) requiring Poland to recognise same-sex marriages conducted in other EU member states.

However, the office of right-wing, opposition-aligned President Karol Nawrocki has condemned the EU court's decision, declaring that it "will not succumb to the terror of rainbow rulings" that "completely destroy the family".

If Poland is deemed by the EU to have failed to implement the ruling, it could face ongoing fines until it does so. That happened twice under the former rule of the national-conservative Law and Justice (PiS) party, with which Nawrocki is aligned.

Speaking to broadcaster TVP on Tuesday evening, justice minister Waldemar Żurek confirmed that Poland "will have to implement this ruling in some way". He added that, while the constitution mentions marriage as being between a man and a woman, it "does not actually prohibit same-sex marriage".

Article 18 of the constitution states: "Marriage as a union of a man and a woman, family, motherhood and parenthood shall be placed under the protection and care of the Republic of Poland."

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The details of how this will be done are not yet clear, as the President opposes it. There may be a non-legislative path forward that does not conflict with the Polish Constitution, but that is currently being discussed. This is a developing story.

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