Greece gives the green light to gay marriage and adoption by same-sex couples

Greece is about to take a significant step in the social sphere by legalize marriage LGBTQ+, that is, between people of the same sex and the adoption by couples homoparental. This measure, promoted by the conservative government, despite the strong opposition of the Orthodox Churchplaces the Mediterranean country on the map as the 37th in the world and the first within the Orthodox Christian faith to approve the adoption by same sex couples.

For the community LGTBQ+ and homosexual couples with children, this is a historic moment. The vote in favor of the Gay marriage Parliament takes place tonight, following the intervention of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who has led this bill.

Although it is expected approval Unhindered by the backing of several left-wing opposition parties, Mitsotakis faces resistance from the conservative faction of his party, New Democracy.

Since 2015, Greece has allowed civil unions outside the traditional model, although these do not provide the same legal guarantees as civil marriage.

The approval of equality marriage It is considered an emblematic measure of the second term of Mitsotakis, who has promoted it as an important step towards citizen equality and the elimination of legal and emotional disparities.

This new legislation involves significant changes to family structure and parental rights. Previously, in the event of the death of one of the parents, the State removed custody from the other parent and the children of homosexual couples They faced difficulties obtaining identity documents. The new law seeks to correct these inequities and guarantee the rights of all familiesregardless of their sexual orientation.

Although the approval of the equality marriage is generally well received, adoption by same-sex couples remains a controversial issue among the Greek population, opinion polls show.

The Orthodox Church has expressed its opposition to this project, arguing that Children have the right to grow up in an environment with a father and mother figure.

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