US EditionPoland acts to improve status of same-sex couples with cohabitation bill
The bill grants limited rights on housing, alimony, health access, and tax benefits to cohabiting couples but excludes same-sex marriage, reflecting political compromises in Poland.
- Poland's government approved a bill introducing 'cohabitation contracts' for couples, recognizing same-sex unions in a country with limited LGBT rights.
- The bill allows individuals, regardless of gender, to sign a cohabitation contract, covering various rights like housing and health insurance.
- LGBT groups expressed frustration, stating, 'This is not a moment of triumph. It's a meagre response to great expectations.'
- The bill allows two people to sign a cohabitation contract, covering various rights without legalizing same-sex marriage.
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Poland acts to improve status of same-sex couples with cohabitation bill
Poland's government approved a bill on Tuesday introducing "cohabitation contracts" for couples living together, a measure of recognition for same-sex unions in one of the few European Union countries with few rights for LGBT people.
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"I am aware that no one will be happy with this measure," said Prime Minister Donald Tusk, while previous initiatives have failed, for lack of a majority.
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The government has adopted a draft law on the status of the closest person in a relationship and on cohabitation agreements. Previously, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said this proposal was the only one likely to gain a majority in parliament, but he expressed concerns about whether it would be signed by the president.
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