Jerzy Kwaśniewski of Ordo Iuris argues that a proposed law by Donald Tusk intends to undermine the institution of marriage in Poland by equating same-sex partnerships with marriage rights.
In an interview with The European Conservative, Jerzy Kwaśniewski, a prominent Polish lawyer and co-founder of the conservative legal think tank Ordo Iuris, expressed his concerns regarding a legislative proposal from the government of Donald Tusk. This proposal titled 'on the status of the closest person in a relationship and the cohabitation agreement' seeks to recognize the rights of same-sex couples similarly to those of traditional marriages. Kwaśniewski warns that such a legal move signifies the beginning of a process aimed at diminishing the constitutional protection of family structures in Poland.
Kwaśniewski describes the government's bill as a direct assault on the institution of marriage, highlighting that Poland has never been closer to institutionalizing same-sex unions within its legal framework. This legislative proposal, which enjoys support from the Sejm, would grant same-sex partnerships a range of privileges previously reserved solely for heterosexual marriages, raising concerns among conservative factions about the potential erosion of family values and legal definitions of marriage as understood in Polish society.
Moreover, he emphasizes that Article 18 of the Polish Constitution clearly articulates the protection of family as a fundamental societal unit, positioning the proposed legislation as a significant threat to this constitutional tenet. Kwaśniewski's remarks underline a broader cultural and legal conflict in Poland regarding the recognition of LGBTQ+ rights and the traditional family structure, stirring debates that could influence public opinion and future legislative endeavors in the country.
