Greece Legalises Same-Sex Marriage

Becoming the first Orthodox Christian country, a new bill championed by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, allowing same-sex couples to marry, has passed with a cross-party majority.

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Key Points:

• Greece becomes the first Orthodox Christian country to legalise same-sex civil marriage.
• Supporters view it as a milestone for human rights and a reflection of Greece's progressiveness.
• The bill grants full parental rights to married same-sex partners but excludes parenthood through surrogate mothers.

The new bill, championed by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, allowing same-sex couples to marry, has passed with a cross-party majority.

Greece made history by legalising same-sex civil marriage, becoming the first Orthodox Christian country to do so. The bill, championed by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, received support from a cross-party majority in parliament, marking a significant step towards equality and human rights.

Despite opposition from the Church of Greece and conservative factions, the reform reflects Greece's progressive values and commitment to European principles. While the bill grants full parental rights to married same-sex partners, it excludes parenthood through surrogate mothers.

Dissent, notably from the Church of Greece and some conservative lawmakers, centred on traditional family values and concerns about potential future extensions of rights.

Religious conservatives voiced concerns about traditional family values and potential future extensions of rights. However, the political impact on Mitsotakis' government is expected to be minimal, with other challenges like ongoing protests and university reforms taking precedence.

Despite this opposition, however, the political impact on Mitsotakis' government in Greece is expected to be minimal, with other more pressing economic and social challenges taking precedence.

Congratulations, Greece, another win for equality on the world stage.