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Historic shift: Support for same-sex partnerships surpasses opposition, reports CBOS

26.07.2024 16:55
The latest analysis from the Centre for Public Opinion Research (CBOS) reveals that, for the first time, a majority of Poles (52%) support the formalization of partnerships for same-sex couples.
For the first time, a majority of Poles (52) support the formalization of same-sex partnerships, with overall support for such partnerships increasing by 9 percentage points since 2021, according to the latest CBOS survey.
For the first time, a majority of Poles (52%) support the formalization of same-sex partnerships, with overall support for such partnerships increasing by 9 percentage points since 2021, according to the latest CBOS survey. Monstera Production/pexels.com/CC0

Only 5% of Poles are in favor of a complete ban on any form of legal recognition for same-sex partnerships. A significant 90% of Polish citizens support the formalization of heterosexual partnerships.

Additionally, 93% believe that partners in a relationship should have the right to decide on the burial of a deceased partner, 91% support access to medical information, and 87% back the right to caregiving benefits.

Support for family pensions is lower at 71%, and 59% approve of the option for couples to adopt a shared surname.

CBOS: Over half of Poles support legalization of same-sex partnerships

CBOS has announced that since the previous survey in 2021, support for the legalization of same-sex partnerships has increased by 9 percentage points, while disapproval has decreased by 6 percentage points.

"Most importantly, for the first time in the history of our research, support now outweighs opposition," CBOS emphasizes.

According to PAP, support for various issues, particularly joint taxation, has increased since the previous surveys.

Supporters of legalizing same-sex partnerships are primarily found among voters of the Left, Civic Coalition, and Third Way, while opponents are mainly from Confederation and Law and Justice.

The latest survey was conducted in July 2024 with a sample of 1,076 adults in Poland.

Source: CBOS/PAP/x.com/@CBOS_Info

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