Poland Recognizes Marriage of High-Profile Same-Sex Couple

• Poland’s most prominent same-sex couple, Jakub and Dawid Kwieciński-Mycek, have secured official recognition of their marriage after a nine-year legal battle.
• The Supreme Administrative Court of Poland ruled that their Portuguese marriage certificate must be transcribed into the Polish civil registry.

Legal Background

• The couple married in Portugal in 2017 but were initially denied the right to have their marriage recognized in Poland.
• They spent years challenging multiple refusals through the Polish administrative and court systems.
• The breakthrough occurred in June 2026, when the Supreme Administrative Court mandated that authorities must accept their foreign marriage documentation.

Significance for LGBTQ+ Rights

• The couple, known for their viral advocacy and social media presence, view the ruling as a major milestone for the Polish LGBTQ+ community.
• To celebrate the recognition, they renewed their wedding vows, marking the end of a long struggle for equality and visibility in their home country.
• The story has garnered significant public attention, with over one million views on their social media, highlighting widespread interest in their fight for marital rights.