Entry #1969: Same-sex marriage in Greece

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RegionGreece
IssueSame-sex marriage
StatusCivil unions (marriage rights)
Start DateDec 24, 2015
End DateFeb 16, 2024
DescriptionOn December 23rd, 2015, the Hellenic Parliament voted with 193 votes (56 against and 51 abstentions), on the law on extending the cohabitation agreement (civil unions) to same-sex couples.
Sourceshttps://www.syntagmawatch.gr/trending-issues/poia-einai-ta-dikaiomata-ton-atomon-pou-anikoun-stin-loatki-koinotita-stin-ellada/


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Revision History (5)

edited by Unknownmiles. Fixing date for other entry

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End DateFeb 15, 2024Feb 16, 2024

edited by hreestos. Fixed the dates and grammar

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Start DateDec 23, 2015Dec 24, 2015
End DateJan 25, 2024Feb 15, 2024
DescriptionIn December 23, 2015, the Hellenic Parliament voted with 193 votes (56 against and 51 abstentions), the law on the extension of the cohabitation agreement to homosexual couples.On December 23rd, 2015, the Hellenic Parliament voted with 193 votes (56 against and 51 abstentions), on the law on extending the cohabitation agreement (civil unions) to same-sex couples.
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In December 23, 2015, the Hellenic Parliament voted with 193 votes (56 against and 51 abstentions), the law on the extension of the cohabitation agreement to homosexual couples. On December 23rd, 2015, the Hellenic Parliament voted with 193 votes (56 against and 51 abstentions), on the law on extending the cohabitation agreement (civil unions) to same-sex couples.

edited by hreestos. New bill to be voted by the end of the month.

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End Date(none)Jan 25, 2024

edited by hreestos

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DescriptionThe Greek Parliament voted in a proposal that allows for Civil Partnership between same sex individualsIn December 23, 2015, the Hellenic Parliament voted with 193 votes (56 against and 51 abstentions), the law on the extension of the cohabitation agreement to homosexual couples.
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The Greek Parliament voted in a proposal that allows for Civil Partnership between same sex individuals In December 23, 2015, the Hellenic Parliament voted with 193 votes (56 against and 51 abstentions), the law on the extension of the cohabitation agreement to homosexual couples.
Sourceshttp://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/dec/23/greece-passes-bill-allowing-same-sex-civil-partnershipshttps://www.syntagmawatch.gr/trending-issues/poia-einai-ta-dikaiomata-ton-atomon-pou-anikoun-stin-loatki-koinotita-stin-ellada/
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http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/dec/23/greece-passes-bill-allowing-same-sex-civil-partnerships https://www.syntagmawatch.gr/trending-issues/poia-einai-ta-dikaiomata-ton-atomon-pou-anikoun-stin-loatki-koinotita-stin-ellada/
Reports (7)
  • All information is correct, just adding sources "https://greekcitytimes.com/2024/01/09/mitsotakis-same-sex-marriage-party/ Greece will most likely legalise same sex marriage soon"
  • All information is correct, just adding sources "https://geotvnews.com/greece-will-legalize-same-sex-marriage-despite-church-opposition-geotv-news/ Greece will most likely legalise same sex marriage soon"
  • Newer law has been passed "https://balkaninsight.com/2023/11/29/greek-gov-ready-to-legalize-same-sex-marriage/ Greece will soon legalise same sex marriage"
  • All information is correct, just adding sources "Greek prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and the New Democracy party have tabled a motion to legalise same sex marriage"
  • All information is correct, just adding sources "https://www.gaytimes.co.uk/life/greeces-prime-minister-vows-to-legalise-same-sex-marriage/amp/ Let’s keep our fingers crossed"
  • Status is not correct "New law for same sex marriage is being drafted and has vocal support by the Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis"
  • All information is correct, just adding sources "https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/07/08/greece-same-sex-marriage-kyriakos-mitsotakis/ Greece could legalise same sex marriage soon"

created by vviet93

Original entry
StatusCivil unions (marriage rights)
Start DateDec 23, 2015
End Date(none)
DescriptionThe Greek Parliament voted in a proposal that allows for Civil Partnership between same sex individuals
Sourceshttp://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/dec/23/greece-passes-bill-allowing-same-sex-civil-partnerships
Reports (1)
  • Status is not correct "Greece does not have a Senate! It only has one house of Parliament."