Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal ruled against recognizing same-sex marriages registered within the European Union. The court determined that a regulation issued by Interior Minister Marcin Kierwinski allowing such recognition was unconstitutional. This decision stems from the Polish constitution’s definition of marriage as exclusively between a man and a woman. The ruling effectively denies legal recognition to same-sex marriages legally performed in other EU member states. Critics argue this decision undermines EU principles of free movement and equal rights. The case was brought forward challenging the minister’s directive, ultimately leading to this restrictive outcome. This ruling highlights ongoing tensions between national sovereignty and EU law regarding LGBTQ+ rights in Poland.