The European Court of Justice has ordered Poland to transcribe and recognise a same-sex marriage conducted in Germany, despite Poland not allowing same-sex marriage under its national law. The ruling defends the couple’s right to a “normal family life” under EU freedom-of-movement laws. LGBTQ+ activists hailed the decision as a significant step toward equality and warned of pressure on Poland to align its policies with EU norms.
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