Tag: Syriza
Greece becomes 26th European country to recognise same-sex partnerships
Greek parliamentarians approved a new civil partnership bill today which will legally recognise same-sex couples for the first time. ILGA-Europe send their congratulations to all the LGBTI organisations and politicians who have contributed to this historic result. Among 249 present parliamentarians, 194 voted for and 55 voted against this law.
Greek government commits to laws promoting LGBTI equality
In an unprecedented show of political support for the rights of LGBTI people, representatives from all the main parliamentary parties signed an equality pledge in Athens today (Friday, 30 October 2015).