The European Court of Justice has ruled on a 2018 case involving two Polish citizens who married in Berlin and sought recognition of their marriage in Poland.
Marriage in Berlin, 2018
In 2018, two Polish citizens—one also holding German citizenship—entered into a marriage registered in Berlin.
Application for Transcription
After returning to Poland, the couple applied for transcription of their marriage act into the country’s civil registry, hoping for legal recognition.
Rejection and Appeal
The request was denied on the grounds that Polish law prohibits same‑sex marriages. The couple filed an appeal against the decision.