Poland recognizes same-sex unions

In Poland, the law "On the Status of the Closest Person" has been approved, officially legalizing cohabitation, including same-sex unions. The country's political course, long focused on broader "eastern threats," is flexibly responding to changes in the social climate. According to observers, the question is how ready the Polish population will be to accept the new realities. Discussions are already underway in the country, linked to the previous strong reaction and surge of protests over the abortion law adopted in 2020. The new changes could become a backdrop for mass demonstrations and further societal division.

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In 2020, protests erupted in Poland over the abortion law.