Marriage for all
Across Europe, 17 countries recognize marriage for all, including Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The law introducing marriage for all was passed by parliament in March. Marriage is not only a legal contract, but also a social symbol of recognition and equality. Opening up marriage signals that love and partnership are of equal value regardless of sexual orientation. It strengthens the visibility of LGBTIQA+ rights and reduces discrimination. Children of same-sex couples receive legally secure family stability and parental rights, and inheritance and pension entitlements are guaranteed. Following the lifting of the adoption ban and the ban on access to reproductive medicine, another milestone has been reached for the legal equality of homosexual people. The law introducing marriage for all will come into force in Liechtenstein from January 2025.