Thursday, May 19, 2016

#ITALY: Parliament Gives Final Approval To Gay Civil Unions

[world politics news]


Italy has voted for the introduction of gay civil unions, granting rights in terms of inheritance, housing and pension rights and hospital visits. Prime Minister Matteo Renzi called it a "day for celebrations." The Chamber of Deputies, Italy's lower house of parliament, voted 372-51 with 99 abstentions to approve legislation already passed in February by the Senate.


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