The new year got off to a joyous start for same-sex couples in Liechtenstein. As the Washington Blade reports, a law legalizing same-sex marriage in the small European country officially went into effect on Wednesday, January 1.

In a Wednesday morning X post, the U.S. Embassy in Bern, Switzerland’s capital city, congratulated Lichtenstein on the law’s enactment.

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A small European country just made big news by legalizing same-sex marriage
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“This milestone is a testament to the dedication and advocacy of countless individuals who worked tirelessly for equality,” the embassy’s post read.

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