Redefining marriage? EU Court to rule on national marriage laws
from ADF International:
In a landmark case that could lead to the EU-wide imposition of same-sex marriage, ADF International submitted its observations as a third party intervener to the Court of Justice of the European Union. In the case of Coman and others, the Court in Luxembourg must decide whether the terms ‘spouse’ and ‘family member’ in the EU free movement laws also apply to a same-sex partner. Legal experts now fear that the decision may undermine the principle of subsidiarity. To date, the EU has recognized marital law as a national competence of its Member States.
“In times where the EU is drifting apart, the Court would further the division of the Union if it decides to redefine marriage and family for all Member States. The Court should not sacrifice respect for national competency and cultural diversity by telling Member States that their national legal order does not matter. Many European countries recognize and protect marriage as a union between a man and a woman in their laws and constitutions, as is their right. A Member State should remain free to affirm in their laws that a mother and father are both essential in a child’s life,” said Sophia Kuby, Director of EU Advocacy for ADF International, based in Brussels.
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