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Proposal for a Council regulation on jurisdiction, applicable law, recognition of decisions and acceptance of authentic instruments in matters of parenthood and on the creation of a European Certificate of Parenthood

September 12, 2023

European Commission| 2022

This proposal would help facilitate recognition of parenthood across EU member states, offering greater security for LGBTQI families in the EU.

Proposal for a Council regulation on jurisdiction, applicable law, recognition of decisions and acceptance of authentic instruments in matters of parenthood and on the creation of a European Certificate of Parenthood