Civil union
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A civil union is a legally recognized arrangement similar to marriage, created primarily as a means to provide recognition in law for same-sex couples. Civil unions grant some or all of the rights of marriage.
Gay couple in Croatia, which allows civil partnerships but not same-sex marriage.
The notion of civil unions is rejected by some, such as this protester at a large demonstration in New York City against California Proposition 8.
Civic Platform
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The Civic Platform is a centre to centre-right liberal conservative political party in Poland. Since 2021, it has been led by Donald Tusk, who previously led it from 2003 to 2014 and was President of the European Council from 2014 to 2019.
Bronisław Komorowski former President of Poland
Ewa Kopacz former Prime Minister of Poland
Donald Tusk former Prime Minister of Poland and President of the European Council, leader of European People's Party