Legal limbo for Lithuania’s same-sex couples as authorities defy court rulings

LRT English22 October 2026, 08:31 UTCLithuania

Court rulings have opened a path to legal recognition for same-sex couples, but the Justice Ministry says it cannot register partnerships without legislation, leaving families in limbo.

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