Wednesday, May 26, 2021

#LITHUANIA: Parliament Votes To Not Debate Bill Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage

[world politics news]


Lithuania’s parliament on Tuesday voted narrowly against debating a bill legalizing same-sex civil partnerships, but supporters said they would adjust the proposal and eventually resubmit it to the assembly.

In a razor thin vote, 63 lawmakers voted in favor and 65 against accepting the measure for discussion, with some opponents declaring same-sex partnerships to be a gateway to same-sex marriage, a status they reject.

A representative poll in April commissioned by the president’s office found 70% of adult Lithuanians against same-sex partnerships.

[FULL STORY HERE]

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