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From 2027, Couples in Switzerland Can Once Again Have Double Surnames

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The planned change in the law will give spouses more opportunities to choose their surname after marriage. In Switzerland, from 2027 it is expected to be possible again to use double surnames after marriage, giving couples more freedom in choosing their family surname, reports 20minuten. Even outside the parliamentary sessions, work continues in Bern on important political decisions. The commissions of the National Council and the Council of Sta…

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The planned change in the law will give spouses more opportunities to choose their surname after marriage. In Switzerland, from 2027 it is expected to be possible again to use double surnames after marriage, giving couples more freedom in choosing their family surname, reports 20minuten. Even outside the parliamentary sessions, work continues in Bern on important political decisions. The commissions of the National Council and the Council of Sta…

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The Federal Council looks back on the 2013 reform which had removed this possibility on behalf of equality. already married people will also be able to adopt this formula, but it remains prohibited for children Married couples will again be able to bear a double family name. The Federal Council fixed January 1, 2027 as the entry into force of this amendment to the Civil Code.Since 2013, double names are no longer allowed and future spouses must …

·Geneva, Switzerland
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From the beginning of January, spouses can have a double name again. What does this mean for those who have just married or want to do so? Look clarifies the most important questions.

·Zürich, Switzerland
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Married couples will once again be able to bear a double family name as of 1 January 2027. The Federal Council has fixed the entry into force of this amendment to the Civil Code accepted by the Federal Parliament on that date.

·Geneva, Switzerland
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Le Temps broke the news in Geneva, Switzerland on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
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