Recognition of parenthood
- Stage
- Commission proposal, reached 12 May 2021
- Lead DG
- DG JUST
- Last activity
- 21 Oct 2025
Where it stands
Latest: Retained as a pending proposal in the Commission work programme, 21 Oct 2025.
- 12 May 2021
- Inception impact assessment closed: Recognition of parenthood , 760 responses · Commission
- 25 Aug 2021
- Public consultation closed: Recognition of parenthood , 386 responses · Commission
- 13 Feb 2023
- Feedback on adopted proposal closed: Recognition of parenthood , 880 responses · Commission
- 21 Oct 2025
- Retained as a pending proposal in the Commission work programme · Commission
Consultations on it
The Commission's Have Your Say consultations linked to this file. Each title opens on the Commission's portal.
| Consultation | Feedback deadline | Feedback received |
|---|---|---|
| 13 Feb 2023 | 2,026 |
Summary
GeneratedThe Commission proposal establishes common EU rules requiring Member States to recognize parenthood established in another Member State, preventing children from losing legal parents when families move cross-border. It primarily affects LGBTQ+ families, cross-border couples, and national civil status authorities. The proposal is currently at the Commission proposal stage under DG JUST.
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