Poland same‑sex partnership law – presidential delay

Timeline

1. about 7 hours ago

   [POLITICS] 19 sources

   Polish President Karol Nawrocki Vetoes Civil Partnership Bill

   President Karol Nawrocki vetoed bills granting civil‑partnership rights to unmarried, including same‑sex couples, saying they would create a marriage‑like institution; the Sejm lacks the majority to override.

2. 16 days ago

   [POLITICS] 4 sources

   Polish President Karol Nawrocki delays decision on civil‑partnership law

   Polish President Karol Nawrocki has delayed signing or vetoing the new civil‑union law, after a meeting with MP Urszula Pasławska. The bill, passed by parliament, would grant partners rights such as joint asset

3. 22 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Polish Senate passes law to register same‑sex civil unions, awaiting president's decision

   Poland's Senate approved a law allowing same‑sex couples to register civil unions and sent it to President Karol Nawrocki, who has 21 days to act despite his opposition.

4. 24 days ago

   [POLITICS] 5 sources

   Polish gay couple seeks marriage recognition after EU court ruling

   A Polish gay couple married in Denmark seeks transcription of their marriage in Poland after an EU court ruling spurred new marriage‑form regulations, but they still face procedural delays.

5. 27 days ago

   [POLITICS] 5 sources

   Adam Borowski named PiS candidate for Polish Ombudsman

   PiS will nominate former opposition activist Adam Borowski as its candidate for Poland’s Ombudsman, with Jarosław Kaczyński pledging strong backing; the current term ends July 23 and other parties support their

6. 27 days ago

   [CULTURE] 3 sources

   Sarajevo Pride Parade Calls for LGBTIQ+ Equality and Legal Reform

   Sarajevo held its seventh Pride march under the slogan “All our colours look good”, demanding stronger anti‑discrimination laws and equality for LGBTIQ+ people, with officials and EU representatives attending.

7. about 1 month ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Polish President Karol Nawrocki’s Court Reform Rejected by Venice Commission

   The Venice Commission sharply criticised Polish President Karol Nawrocki’s judicial reform, citing penalties for judges and bans on questioning constitutional bodies.

8. about 1 month ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Piotr Osuch wins mayoral race in Koźmin Wielkopolski

   Piotr Osuch was elected mayor of Koźmin Wielkopolski on 14 June 2026, winning 94.6% of 4,768 votes, defeating Grzegorz Król.

9. about 1 month ago

   [CULTURE] 8 sources

   Warsaw Pride Parade 2026 draws thousands and political support for LGBTQ rights

   Warsaw’s 25th Pride march gathered thousands, celebrities and politicians, and highlighted upcoming partnership legislation and EU support for LGBTQ rights.

10. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Warsaw Equality Parade marks 25th anniversary

    Warsaw’s Equality Parade held on June 13 marked its 25th edition, featuring a city‑centre march, mayor Rafał Trzaskowski’s participation and supportive messages from celebrities like Małgorzata Ostrowska.

11. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    41‑year‑old attacks woman at Łódź railway station, arrested

    A 41‑year‑old assaulted a 55‑year‑old woman at Łódź‑Żabieniec station on 22 May, causing serious injuries; video was released and the attacker was arrested on 9 June, facing up to 7½ years in prison.

12. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Poland passes civil partnership law, prompting presidential veto discussion

    Poland's parliament passed a civil partnership law granting notarised co‑habitation rights, but President Nawrocki may veto it despite majority public support.

13. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Rafał Sonik poised as joint KO‑PSL candidate for Kraków mayor

    Rafał Sonik is being considered as the joint KO‑PSL candidate for Kraków mayor, with a decision expected on Monday after Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s announcement.

14. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources

    Monika Piątkowska Named KO‑PSL Candidate for Krakow Mayor

    Monika Piątkowska is the KO‑PSL candidate for Krakow mayor after a referendum ousted Aleksander Miszalski; other parties have also fielded candidates for the early election.

15. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk Faces Risk of Voter Demobilisation

    Analysts say Donald Tusk’s coalition risks voter demobilisation, threatening its 2027 election prospects amid criticism of governance errors.

16. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Poland polls show split views on partner law and Ukraine war timeline

    Polish polls reveal 53 % backing a new partner‑rights law while 76 % doubt the Ukraine war will end by 2026, with views split by gender and political affiliation.

17. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Krakow to hold early mayoral election with KO and Łukasz Gibała as frontrunners

    Krakow will hold an early mayoral election in Aug‑Sept after a referendum ousted Aleksander Miszalski; KO and Łukasz Gibała lead the race, while KO searches for its candidate.

18. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Poland moves to recognise same‑sex partnerships with new status law

    Poland’s new law on the status of close persons seeks to recognise same‑sex partnerships; officials hint at future adoption rights, and a poll shows a modest majority of citizens supporting the president’s sign

19. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Polish President Karol Nawrocki vetoes SENT law, signs five other bills

    Polish President Karol Nawrocki vetoed the SENT expansion law, citing SME burdens, and signed five bills on animal registration, nature protection, electronic contracts, auctions and legal counsel rules.

20. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Polish police arrest 47‑year‑old for hate‑motivated threats in Jelcz

    Police in Jelcz, Poland arrested a 47‑year‑old who fired two mock‑gun shots and threatened four people with hate‑motivated threats based on their nationality; he faces up to five years in prison.

21. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 5 sources

    Polish TV launches new cultural show “Hej Poznań” and revamps wPolsce24 lineup

    Polish TV introduced the cultural morning show “Hej Poznań” and overhauled wPolsce24’s schedule with new programmes and time slots.

22. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Poland's Sejm Passes Same‑Sex Partnership Bill, President Nawrocki Vows Veto

    Poland's Sejm approved a civil‑partnership law granting rights to same‑sex couples; the bill heads to the Senate and faces a veto threat from President Karol Nawrocki.

23. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Poland's National Health Fund to cover same‑sex spouses after new marriage transcription law

    Poland's new rule lets civil registries transcribe foreign same‑sex marriages, enabling the National Health Fund to cover spouses for public health services, amid coalition debates and poll‑driven politics.

24. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 8 sources

    Polish parliament debates bill granting partner rights to cohabiting couples

    Polish Sejm debates a partnership bill granting rights to cohabiting couples, backed by the coalition and opposed by PiS, raising concerns over same‑sex marriage and EU compliance.

25. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Poland adopts regulation to transcribe same‑sex marriages performed abroad

    Poland's interior minister signed a regulation to transcribe foreign same‑sex marriages, following an EU court ruling, sparking praise from officials and condemnation from Jarosław Kaczyński.

26. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Poland Registers First Same‑Sex Marriage After EU Court Orders Recognition

    Warsaw registers Poland’s first same‑sex marriage in May 2026, complying with EU and domestic court rulings.

27. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Poland registers first same‑sex marriage in Warsaw

    Warsaw registers Poland’s first same‑sex marriage, following EU court rulings; government plans a decree to recognise foreign unions.

28. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources

    Poland moves to recognize same‑sex marriages performed abroad

    Poland will begin transcribing same‑sex marriages performed abroad after EU court rulings, a historic policy shift.

29. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Polish leaders clash over transcription of same‑sex marriages

    Polish officials debate a mayor’s move to transcribe same‑sex marriages; Tusk apologises while PSL focuses on broader legal reforms.

30. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    European Court of Justice rulings challenge national marriage and child‑protection laws

    EU Court rulings on same‑sex marriage registration and Hungary’s child‑protection law spark legal controversy in Poland and Hungary.

31. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Poland delays implementation of EU Court order to transcribe foreign same‑sex marriages

    Poland stalls on EU Court order to transcribe foreign same‑sex marriages, risking infringement action.