Jurisdiction, applicable law, recognition of decisions and acceptance of authentic instruments in matters of parenthood and creation of a European Certificate of Parenthood
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With the European Parliament.
Last active 14 Dec 2023
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What this bill does
In plain terms: what it changes and who it affects.
This proposal makes parenthood established in one EU country easier to prove and recognise across other EU countries.
Who it affects
It affects children and families in cross-border situations, including mobile families, children with same-sex parents, and children adopted domestically in an EU country.
Core of the proposal
- Sets common EU rules on which country’s authorities may decide cross-border parenthood cases.
- Sets common rules for which law applies when establishing parenthood across borders.
- Requires recognition of Member State parenthood decisions and binding authentic instruments, subject to limited refusal grounds.
- Creates an optional European Certificate of Parenthood for proving parenthood in another Member State.
Key provisions
- Transitional law
- The proposal includes transitional rules for using court decisions and authentic instruments issued before the Regulation’s application date.
Latest update
26 May 2026The most recent development in this bill's progress.
Moved to European Parliament
Documents
3 recentSourcesOEIL