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Commission’s plan on mutual recognition of parenthood in EU raises interest and controversy

Brussels, 25/08/2021 (Agence Europe)

Unsurprisingly, the Commission’s draft legislation on parenting in the EU (see EUROPE B12600A23) is already causing a stir before it is even born.

Wednesday 25 August saw the end of the public consultation on this initiative, which was strongly supported by the President of the institution, who pledged to ensure the mutual recognition of parenthood amongst the EU27 (see EUROPE B12561A3) and thus put an end to the legal limbo that currently prevents some LGBTIQ+ families from moving or...