International • Created May 12, 2016 05:00

MPs back same-sex unions in vote for Renzi

Italy’s parliament has backed same-sex civil unions in a vote of confidence for centre-left Prime Minister Matteo Renzi. Until Wednesday’s vote Italy had been the last major Western democracy not to legally recognise gay partnerships. The issue has been highly controversial in Italy, amid staunch opposition from Catholic conservatives. MPs in the lower house voted […]

MPs back same-sex unions in vote for Renzi
MPs back same-sex unions in vote for Renzi

Italy’s parliament has backed same-sex civil unions in a vote of confidence for centre-left Prime Minister Matteo Renzi.
Until Wednesday’s vote Italy had been the last major Western democracy not to legally recognise gay partnerships.
The issue has been highly controversial in Italy, amid staunch opposition from Catholic conservatives.
MPs in the lower house voted 369-193 for the government, ensuring that the civil unions bill will become law.
 

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