Entry #260: Same-sex marriage in Austria

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RegionAustria
IssueSame-sex marriage
StatusCivil unions (marriage rights)
Start DateJan 1, 2010
End DateDec 31, 2018
DescriptionCivil Union was a recognized status
Sourceshttp://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/12/10/austrias-parliament-legalises-civil-unions/
Reports (3)
  • Status is not correct "Civil unions are still recognized, parallel to same-sex marriages: "With its decision of 4 December 2017 (? VfGH)German text, the Constitutional Court repealed the provisions which distinguished between opposite-sex and same-sex couples. This means that opposite-sex couples in Austria can also enter into a registered partnership. This has in principle been possible since 1 January 2019." https://www.oesterreich.gv.at/en/themen/familie_und_partnerschaft/eingetragene_partnerschaft/Seite.1890200.html "
  • Status is not correct "Civil unions were implemented 2010 (correct) but stil exist as an option today in addition to marriage, not just until 2018 (this is false). "
  • Date is incorrect "Civil unios are still recognised today. Source: https://www.bmeia.gv.at/reise-services/leben-im-ausland/dokumente-personenstand-familie/ehe-und-familienrecht/eingetragene-partnerschaft/"


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edited by vviet93

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End DateAug 8, 2018Dec 31, 2018

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Original entry
StatusCivil unions (marriage rights)
Start DateJan 1, 2010
End Date(none)
Description(empty)
Sourceshttp://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/12/10/austrias-parliament-legalises-civil-unions/
Reports (11)
  • Status is not correct "Same-Sex marriage is now legal in Austria :)"
  • Status is not correct
  • Status is not correct "It is allowed to marry since 01.01.2019"
  • Newer law has been passed "As stated in the statement below, Same Sex Mariage is legal since January 2019"
  • Status is not correct "Austria has legalized same sex marriage beginning January 1st, 2019."
  • Status is not correct "Marriage is now legal for same sex couples in austria not just civil unions"
  • Status is not correct "Legal "
  • Status is not correct "Marriage is allowed since January 1, 2019"
  • Newer law has been passed
  • Status is not correct "Marriage Legalized by Austrias Constitutional Court: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/austria-same-sex-gay-marriage-legal-constitutional-court-lgbt-rights-start-date-couples-a8092516.html"
  • Status is not correct "Marriage Legalized by Austrias Constitutional Court: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/austria-same-sex-gay-marriage-legal-constitutional-court-lgbt-rights-start-date-couples-a8092516.html"