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| Region | Sweden |
| Issue | Same-sex marriage |
| Status | Civil unions (marriage rights) |
| Start Date | Jan 1, 1995 |
| End Date | Apr 1, 2009 |
| Description | Sweden became the second country of the world after Denmark to recognize gay couples with registered partnerships, these partnerships were equal to marriage. However registered partners were not allowed to adopt before 2003. |
| Sources | https://www.riksdagen.se/sv/dokument-och-lagar/dokument/svensk-forfattningssamling/lag-19941117-om-registrerat-partnerskap_sfs-1994-1117/ |
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| Status | Civil unions (marriage rights) |
| Start Date | Jan 1, 1995 |
| End Date | Apr 1, 2009 |
| Description | Sweden became the second country of the world after Denmark to recognize gay couples with registered partnerships, these partnerships were equal to marriage. However registered partners were not allowed to adopt before 2003. |
| Sources | https://www.riksdagen.se/sv/dokument-och-lagar/dokument/svensk-forfattningssamling/lag-19941117-om-registrerat-partnerskap_sfs-1994-1117/ |