Amsterdam made history: 25 years of marriage for everyone

Summary based on City of Amsterdam·March 31, 2026·1 min read

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In Amsterdam, Femke Halsema married three same-sex couples. This happened on April 1 at midnight. It has now been 25 years since the very first marriages between same-sex couples took place.

Job Cohen was then the mayor of Amsterdam. He officiated those first marriages. Now Job Cohen looks back on that special moment.

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Amsterdam made history: 25 years of marriage for everyone

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