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| Region | Greece |
| Issue | Same-sex marriage |
| Status | Legal |
| Start Date | Feb 16, 2024 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | On February 15th, 2024, the Hellenic Parliament voted with 173 votes (76 against and 46 abstentions), on legalizing same-sex marriage, becoming the first orthodox country to do so. The next day, February 16, the president signed the bill into law. |
| Sources | https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/15/world/europe/greece-same-sex-marriage.html#:~:text=Greece%20legalized%20same%2Dsex%20marriage,the%20country's%20powerful%20Orthodox%20Church. http://www.opengov.gr/ypep/?p=845 |
Revision History (5)
edited by Unknownmiles. Fixing date
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| Start Date | Feb 15, 2024 | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Description | On February 16th, 2024, the Hellenic Parliament voted with 173 votes (76 against and 46 abstentions), on legalizing same-sex marriage, becoming the first orthodox country to do so. | On February 15th, 2024, the Hellenic Parliament voted with 173 votes (76 against and 46 abstentions), on legalizing same-sex marriage, becoming the first orthodox country to do so. The next day, February 16, the president signed the bill into law. |
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| Description | Greece becomes the first orthodox country to legalize same-sex marriage. The country’s Parliament also extended equal parental rights to same-sex couples, including clearing the way for them to adopt children. | On February 16th, 2024, the Hellenic Parliament voted with 173 votes (76 against and 46 abstentions), on legalizing same-sex marriage, becoming the first orthodox country to do so. |
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| Sources | https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/15/world/europe/greece-same-sex-marriage.html#:~:text=Greece%20legalized%20same%2Dsex%20marriage,the%20country's%20powerful%20Orthodox%20Church. | https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/15/world/europe/greece-same-sex-marriage.html#:~:text=Greece%20legalized%20same%2Dsex%20marriage,the%20country's%20powerful%20Orthodox%20Church. http://www.opengov.gr/ypep/?p=845 |
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- Newer law has been passed "176 votes in favour, not 173"
- Date is incorrect "16 febuary"
edited by lucasvalentim. New law has been approved today.
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| Value | (REMOVED) | Legal |
| Special Status | Ambiguous | Legal |
| End Date | Feb 16, 2024 | (none) |
| Description | A new bill is to be voted allowing same-sex marriage and adoption, in the Hellenic Parliament, on February 15th 2024. | Greece becomes the first orthodox country to legalize same-sex marriage. The country’s Parliament also extended equal parental rights to same-sex couples, including clearing the way for them to adopt children. |
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| Sources | https://www.businessdaily.gr/english-edition/104714_what-bill-provides-marriage-and-adoption-same-sex-couples https://www.euronews.com/2024/01/12/greeces-government-set-to-legalise-same-sex-marriage-with-the-backing-of-the-opposition | https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/15/world/europe/greece-same-sex-marriage.html#:~:text=Greece%20legalized%20same%2Dsex%20marriage,the%20country's%20powerful%20Orthodox%20Church. |
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| Start Date | Jan 25, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
| End Date | Jan 31, 2024 | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Description | A new bill is to be voted allowing same-sex marriage and adoption, in the Hellenic Parliament, by the end of the month. | A new bill is to be voted allowing same-sex marriage and adoption, in the Hellenic Parliament, on February 15th 2024. |
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- Newer law has been passed "On the 15th of February 2024, gay marriage and adoption from same sex couples was legalized."
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| Status | Ambiguous |
| Start Date | Jan 25, 2024 |
| End Date | Jan 31, 2024 |
| Description | A new bill is to be voted allowing same-sex marriage and adoption, in the Hellenic Parliament, by the end of the month. |
| Sources | https://www.businessdaily.gr/english-edition/104714_what-bill-provides-marriage-and-adoption-same-sex-couples https://www.euronews.com/2024/01/12/greeces-government-set-to-legalise-same-sex-marriage-with-the-backing-of-the-opposition |
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- All information is correct, just adding sources "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/europe/greece-set-to-legalize-same-sex-marriage-despite-church-opposition/amp_articleshow/107601236.cms
SSM will probably be legalised in Greece"