No chance that same-sex couples would adopt children in Poland

It is not expected that in the nearest future in Poland same-sex couples will be allowed to adopt children. Both presidential candidates opposed such a solution.

The incumbent president Andrzej Duda announced that on Monday he would present a draft of introducing into the constitution a provision excluding adoption of a child by a person who is in a same-sex relationship. He added that the record will forever cut the discussion on this topic.

"If it is explicitly written in the constitution, then the surrounding emotions will end. It will be clearly said that this is unacceptable and there will be no need to discuss: it is not allowed, it is not allowed. The Polish constitution will clearly determine this and it will forever cut political disputes over this matter," he said.

Rafał Trzaskowski, the candidate of the Civic Coalition for President, was also asked about this issue.

"I am against the adoption of children by same-sex couples and it seems to me that this is the position of most political parties," said Trzaskowski. 

He added that in this particular issue he agrees with the president applying for re-election.

"I am not familiar with any mainstream, serious politician, especially anyone who took part in the election race, who would like to agree to such adoption. As usual, the president deals with a substitute topic," Trzaskowski added.