In a landmark decision, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that Poland must recognize same-sex marriages legally conducted in other European Union member states. This judgment addresses the case of a Polish couple who married in Berlin in 2018 but faced rejection of their marriage certificate upon returning to Poland, where same-sex unions are not recognized. The ECJ emphasized that while individual EU countries retain the authority to define marriage, they must adhere to EU laws, including the recognition of marriages lawfully performed in other member states. The court highlighted that denying recognition infringes on the rights of EU citizens to freedom of movement and family life. This ruling does not compel Poland to alter its domestic marriage laws but ensures that same-sex marriages conducted abroad are acknowledged. The decision has been lauded by advocates for LGBTQ+ rights, viewing it as a pivotal step towards marriage equality in Europe. However, Poland’s conservative political landscape, including the potential veto by President Karol Nawrocki, poses challenges to the implementation of this ruling.