25 years since first same-sex marriage, Europe lags.

In 1993, the Netherlands legalized same-sex marriage. This was the first time a European country did so. Other European countries have followed, but the fight for LGBTQ+ rights continues.

The Netherlands’ decision in 1993 was a significant step. It was the first country in Europe to allow same-sex couples to marry. Many other European nations followed this example over the next twenty-five years. However, progress in LGBTQ+ rights and marriage equality is not uniform across the continent. The anniversary highlights the continued efforts to achieve these rights.

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