Of these, however, Croatia, Hungary and Montenegro recognise same-sex partnerships, while Armenia recognises same-sex marriages performed abroad. Marriage is defined as a union solely between a man and a woman in the constitutions of Armenia, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Georgia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia and Ukraine. Several European countries do not recognise any form of same-sex unions. A further thirteen European countries have legalised civil unions or other forms of more limited recognition for same-sex couples. Seventeen out of the 28 countries that have legalised same-sex marriage worldwide are situated in Europe. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender ( LGBT) rights are widely diverse in Europe per country. Legal in 5 out of 6 dependencies and other territories Same-sex marriage constitutionally banned in 15 out of 51 states Recognised in all 6 dependencies and other territories Protected in all 6 dependencies and other territories Legal in 3 out of 6 dependencies and other territoriesĪllowed to serve openly in 40 out of 47 states having an armyĪllowed in all 6 dependencies and other territories Legal in all 6 dependencies and other territories
