E-25/25

AE and YM v The Icelandic State and Registers Iceland (Þjóðskrá Íslands)

About this case:

Surrogacy – Free movement of persons – Article 1(2)(b) EEA – Freedom of movement for workers – Article 28 EEA – Concept of family member – Article 2(2) of Directive 2004/38/EC – Fundamental rights – Recognition of civil status

04/11/2025

Request for an Advisory Opinion from the EFTA Court by the Reykjavik District Court (Héraðsdómur Reykjavíkur) dated 4 November 2025 in the case of AE and YM v The Icelandic State and Registers Iceland (Þjóðskrá Íslands).

05/12/2025

Deadline for written observations from Governments and relevant institutions (cf. Article 20 of the Statute): Thursday, 5 February 2026

27/01/2026

Written observations received from the European Commission

04/02/2026

Written observations received from AE and YM

04/02/2026

Written observations received from the Government of Hungary

05/02/2026

Written observations received from the Government of Iceland

05/02/2026

Written observations received from the EFTA Surveillance Authority

05/02/2026

Written observations received from the Government of Norway

05/02/2026

Written observations received from the Government of Germany

05/02/2026

Written observations received from the Kingdom of Spain

09/02/2026

Service of written observations