LGBT rights in Europe

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) rights are widely diverse in Europe per country. Sixteen out of the 28 countries that have legalised same-sex marriage worldwide are situated in Europe. A further thirteen European countries have legalised civil unions or other forms of more limited recognition for same-sex couples. All European countries that allow marriage also allow joint adoption by same-sex couples, as does Andorra. Of the countries that have civil unions, none but Andorra allow joint adoption, and only half allow step-parent adoption.

LGBT rights in Europe

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) rights are widely diverse in Europe per country. Sixteen out of the 28 countries that have legalised same-sex marriage worldwide are situated in Europe. A further thirteen European countries have legalised civil unions or other forms of more limited recognition for same-sex couples. All European countries that allow marriage also allow joint adoption by same-sex couples, as does Andorra. Of the countries that have civil unions, none but Andorra allow joint adoption, and only half allow step-parent adoption.