- The Council of State, the highest administrative court, ruled that LGTBIQ+ marriage and adoption do not violate the Magna Carta.
- The ruling emphasizes that the family is not a “fixed structure” and must evolve with modern society.
- The court rejected the appeals of conservative organizations, shielding the rights of affiliation and protection of children.
Greece has legally protected its social revolution. On March 20, the Council of State issued a ruling equal marriage of a historic nature, confirming that the law approved in 2024 is fully constitutional. With this decision, the high court not only dismisses the appeals presented by ultra-conservative sectors, but also grants a definitive seal of institutional legitimacy to diverse families in the first country with an Orthodox majority to legalize these unions.
The family as an evolutionary reality
The most significant thing about this equal marriage ruling in Greece is its pedagogical argument. The court has made it clear that the institutions of marriage and family are not static or untouchable concepts, but rather realities that are transformed together with citizens. The ruling specifies that expanding civil marriage to same-sex couples does not weaken the social structure or affect the rights of heterosexual couples under the tradition of the Orthodox Church., clearly separating civil and religious rights.
Regarding adoption, the magistrate held that allowing same-sex couples to access paternity and maternity does not violate the constitutional protection of minors. The court recalled that each process remains subject to rigorous social and judicial reviews that prioritize, above all, the best interests of the boy or girl, regardless of the sexual orientation of their parents.
A consolidated milestone in the Mediterranean
This ruling comes two years after the historic parliamentary vote in February 2024. If at that time Greece became a beacon for the Balkan region, this judicial support finishes consolidating the country’s transformation. The ruling is a strong message: LGTBIQ+ rights in Greece are not a temporary concession, but a constitutional guarantee protected by the State.
Beyond the technicalities, the judicial resolution offers an image of modernity and justice. Greece has reaffirmed, with the highest authority of its institutions, that LGTBIQ+ families are an inextricable part of the present and future of the nation, closing the door to any legal setback in terms of equality.
