Comparison of gay marriage in the Czech republic with German speaking countires

This bachelor´s thesis deals with possible types of relationships between homosexual couples in the Czech Republic and in the Federal Republic of Germany, the Republic of Austria, the Swiss Confederation and Principality of Liechtenstein, and their comparison. It offers an introduction to the issue of same-sex relationships and concentrates on comparing of the situation in the mentioned countries. It works with valid legal regulations of particular countries, which adjust the relationships of homosexual couples. This thesis also tracks the development of legislation in the process of equalization of homosexual and heterosexual couples in the field of family law to April 2021. The main criterion for comparison of the situation in the mentioned countries is the possibility for same-sex couples to enter a marriage or an analogous kind of relationship with similar rights and obligations, which bears a resemblance to legal relationships between married couples. Except corresponding laws, this bachelor´s thesis concentrates on social context and political development, which reflects the social course of events