Same-sex marriage in Liechtenstein

Same-sex marriage has been legal in Liechtenstein since 1 January 2025.[1][2] In November 2022, the Landtag passed a motion calling on the government to introduce a bill legalizing same-sex marriage, with broad support from across the political spectrum. A bill legalizing same-sex marriage was introduced in February 2024 and passed its final reading in the Landtag on 16 May 2024 by a 24–1 vote.[3] It received royal assent from Prince Alois on 9 July 2024 and took effect on 1 January.[4][5][6] Polling suggests that a majority of Liechtensteiners support the legal recognition of same-sex marriage.[7] Liechtenstein was the 22nd country in Europe and the 37th in the world to legalize same-sex marriage.

Liechtenstein has recognized same-sex registered partnerships since 1 September 2011 following approval by voters in a referendum. It was the second country in the world to pass a partnership law by referendum, after Switzerland in 2005.

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  2. ^ "Landtag beschliesst Ehe für alle". Vaterland.li (in German). May 16, 2024.
  3. ^ "Parlament in Liechtenstein sagt Ja zur Ehe für alle". mannschaft.com (in German). 9 March 2024. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
  4. ^ "Liechtensteinisches Landesgesetzblatt (Gesetz vom 16. Mai 2024 - über die Abänderung des Ehegesetzes) (Nr. 261)". gesetze.li (in German).
  5. ^ "Liechtensteinisches Landesgesetzblatt (Gesetz vom 16. Mai 2024 - über die Abänderung des Partnerschaftsgesetzes) (Nr. 262)". gesetze.li (in German).
  6. ^ "Liechtensteinisches Landesgesetzblatt (Gesetz vom 16. Mai 2024 - über die Abänderung des Personen- und Gesellschaftsrechts) (Nr. 263)". gesetze.li (in German).
  7. ^ Cite error: The named reference poll was invoked but never defined (see the help page).

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