Poland Recognizes Same-Sex Marriage for First Time as Catholic Nation Issues Certificate

Poland, often described as one of Europe’s most conservative countries on LGBTQ rights, has recognized a same-sex couple as legal spouses for the first time. According to AP and other reports, Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski said on May 14 local time that a marriage certificate had been issued to the couple for the first time. The case is being reported as the first recognition of same-sex marriage in the Catholic country. Poland has long been viewed as conservative within Europe on legal protections for LGBTQ people. The issuance of the certificate could become a significant point in discussions over the legal status of same-sex couples and LGBTQ rights. Source: mk.co.kr