Lawmakers in Greece legalized same-sex civil unions Tuesday voting 193 in favor versus 56 against. The measure passed despite opposition from the Church and a rebellion by some right-wing members of the ruling coalition, reported Politico.
“The relationship between two people is about love, and this bill recognizes the possibility for two people to live in a loving relationship and express it publicly,” the bill’s leading proponent, ruling Syriza party lawmaker Vasiliki Katrivanou, told parliament.
“With civil union, they can envision a family life together,” she added, advocating a prompt discussion on legalizing adoption by same-sex couples, a step that is not covered by the new legislation.
Greece is one of the last European Union states to legalize gay civil unions.
