Finland's Marriage Equality Act

Finland's Marriage Equality Act, enacted in 2017, legalizes same-sex marriage nationwide. It allows same-sex couples to marry, have their marriages recognized equally with opposite-sex marriages, and access the same legal rights and protections—such as adoption, parental rights, and inheritance—that heterosexual couples enjoy. The law also replaced previous registered partnership arrangements with full marriage equality, promoting equality and non-discrimination based on sexual orientation. Overall, it signifies Finland's commitment to ensuring LGBTQ+ individuals have equal recognition and rights in the institution of marriage.