A Polish lawmaker from the ruling PiS party has warned that legally recognizing same-sex partnerships could lead to absurd legal claims, including a hypothetical marriage to a crocodile. The remarks were reported by PolsatNews.pl on Monday.
According to PolsatNews.pl, the politician made the statement during a discussion on new rules for same-sex couples in Poland. The lawmaker suggested that once legal recognition is extended to unconventional unions, there may be no clear boundary to prevent further, extreme requests.
The comments come as Poland’s coalition government prepares to push forward with legislation on same-sex partnerships. Other reports cited by PolsatNews.pl show that additional PiS figures have also spoken out, with one describing such unions as a "fraud" and another referencing a "crocodile wedding" as a possible next step.
The legislative push is part of a broader effort by the ruling coalition to override a presidential veto. According to TVN24, coalition member Katarzyna Kotula has given a timeline for a parliamentary vote on the matter. The vote is expected to take place in September, as reported by WP Wiadomości.
The debate highlights a sharp divide in Polish politics over the legal status of same-sex couples. While the coalition argues for formal recognition, conservative lawmakers frame the issue as a threat to traditional marriage. The reference to a "crocodile marriage" appears intended to illustrate what critics see as a slippery slope.
What to watch next: the outcome of the September vote, which will determine whether the coalition can overcome the presidential veto and enact the new rules.
