Recognition of relationships
In this section you find the demands of ILGA-Europe, information on legislation and case-law, public opinion and surveys and external resources on recognition of partnership.
ILGA-Europe works for:
- Removal of all discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression in national laws governing marriage and any other form of legally recognised partnership and the opening of marriage to same-sex partners.
- The choice of other forms of legal recognition of partnership, including the possibility for two persons of the same-sex to obtain the same legal status, rights and responsibilities as people of different sex.
- The ending of any remaining restrictions on transgender marriage.
- The ending of any obligation on transgender people to divorce existing spouses as a precondition for legal recognition of the person’s gender identity.
Legislation and Case-Law
Find information about the situation in the European countries, relevant case-law from the European courts, and about the European Union directive on Free Movement.
Public opinion and surveys
Find surveys and public opinions on a European level here.
External resources on recognition of partnership
In this section, we are gathering external ressources on the topic.


