Brussels warns Slovakia it must respect EU law on same-sex marriage recognition

Brussels warned Slovakia that it must comply with EU rules on recognizing same-sex marriages. The European Commission is monitoring how Slovakia responds after a gay couple’s marriage registered in Austria was rejected when they tried to register or use it in Slovakia. The Commission said EU law requires member states to recognize such marriages to avoid discriminatory treatment, and that Slovakia’s stance is under review. The dispute reflects wider tensions across the EU over LGBTIQ+ rights and legal recognition.