Civil union in Spain

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Spain is divided into 17 Autonomous Communities, 12 of which recognize civil unions.

Since 1994, Spain has recognized unregistered cohabitation. Same-sex partners enjoy tenancy rights at the federal level.

Since 1998, 12 Autonomous Communities in Spain have recognized registered cohabitation. It gives some rights like kinship, inheritance, and property rights.

Since 2005, same-sex marriage is also recognised nationwide, while civil unions are still provided, in 12 Autonomous Communities, as an alternative option for same-sex couples who do not want to marry.

Region	Date of recognition
Catalonia	1998
Aragon	1999
Navarra	2000
Valencia	2001
Madrid	2001
Balearic Islands	2001
Andalucia	2002
Asturias	2002
Extremadura	2003
Basque Country	2003
Canary islands	2003
Cantabria	2005

[edit] See also

• Same-sex marriage in Spain
• Gay rights in Spain

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