The Polish Supreme Administrative Court has historically ruled that Poland must recognize same-sex marriages legally concluded in other EU Member States. This decision aligns with a European Court of Justice ruling centered on the freedom of movement and the prohibition of sexual orientation discrimination. The court specifically mandated the transcription of foreign marriage certificates into Polish civil registers as the required method for recognition. This verdict ends an ongoing case of a couple since 2019, setting a powerful precedent for other couples across the country.
Date: March 20, 2026. Source: ilga-europe.org