Recognition of same-sex unions in Europe

Debate has occurred throughout Europe over proposals to legalise same-sex marriage as well as same-sex civil unions. Currently 31 of the 50 countries and the 8 dependent territories in Europe recognise some type of same-sex unions, among them most members of the European Union (23/27). Poland and Slovakia recognise cohabitation for very limited purposes. Bulgaria, Lithuania, Romania, and Slovakia recognise same-sex marriages performed within the EU and including an EU citizen for granting legal residence.

Recognition of same-sex unions in Europe

Debate has occurred throughout Europe over proposals to legalise same-sex marriage as well as same-sex civil unions. Currently 31 of the 50 countries and the 8 dependent territories in Europe recognise some type of same-sex unions, among them most members of the European Union (23/27). Poland and Slovakia recognise cohabitation for very limited purposes. Bulgaria, Lithuania, Romania, and Slovakia recognise same-sex marriages performed within the EU and including an EU citizen for granting legal residence.