Current Version
| Region | Greece |
| Issue | Same-sex adoption |
| Status | Single only |
| Start Date | Apr 17, 2018 |
| End Date | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Description | Law 4538/2018 grants the right for couples to foster children. Individuals can adopt normally. |
| Sources | https://ypergasias.gov.gr/en/child-protection/ |
Revision History (11)
edited by UnknownMiles. Fixing the date on entry
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| End Date | Feb 14, 2024 | Feb 16, 2024 |
edited by lucasvalentim. Date correction.
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| End Date | Jan 25, 2024 | Feb 14, 2024 |
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| Description | Law 4538/2018 grants the right to foster children. | Law 4538/2018 grants the right for couples to foster children. Individuals can adopt normally. |
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| Value | (REMOVED) | Single only |
| Special Status | Ambiguous | Single only |
| Start Date | Jan 1, 1996 | Apr 17, 2018 |
| End Date | (none) | Jan 25, 2024 |
| Description | joint and step pending. Legalization pending. Currently being implemented in foster care. | Law 4538/2018 grants the right to foster children. |
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| Sources | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT_rights_in_Greece#Summary_table | https://ypergasias.gov.gr/en/child-protection/ |
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| Value | Single only | (REMOVED) |
| Special Status | Single only | Ambiguous |
Reports (1)
- Newer law has been passed
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| Description | joint and step pending. Legalization pending. | joint and step pending. Legalization pending. Currently being implemented in foster care. |
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| Description | joint and step pending. | joint and step pending. Legalization pending. |
Reports (1)
- Newer law has been passed "Foster care by LGBT couples since 2018."
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| Value | Illegal | Single only |
| Start Date | (unknown) | Jan 1, 1996 |
| Sources | No | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT_rights_in_Greece#Summary_table |