The changes in civilian position papers origin a heated discussion. The draft regulation, which introduces the terms ‘first spouse’ and ‘second spouse’, is simply a consequence to the judgement of the Court of Justice of the European Union. Although the government underlines the method nature of the amendment, many conservative citizens express their outrage. Concerns concern changes in the authoritative language and their impact on the institution of marriage. 3 facts to be known: The fresh authoritative language following the judgement of the EU Court of Justice issued a judgement in November which requires Poland to recognise single-sex marriages legally concluded in another EU countries. Poland does not request to introduce specified unions into its national law, but cannot refuse to enter them in documents
