Civil unions in Luxembourg for same-sex and opposite-sex couples were legalised through legislation in 2004 ("loi relative aux effets légaux de certains partenariats"). Registered gay couples have many of the rights of married couples in relation to access to welfare benefits. They also have fiscal advantages, but not the same as married couples. They do not have the right to jointly adopt children.
Public support for same-sex marriage in Luxembourg is among the highest in Europe, with 58% support in 2006.[1] The ruling Christian Social People's Party is opposed to same-sex marriage, even though the Prime Minister, originating from the same party, has expressed his personal support.[2] In July 2007, a same-sex marriage bill was rejected in parliament, on a 38-22 vote.[3] The Democratic Party, Luxembourg Socialist Workers' Party, The Greens and The Left all support same-sex marriage.[3]
On 20 July 2009, the Government of Luxembourg, led by Jean-Claude Juncker, announced its intention to legalise same-sex marriage. It is unknown whether this will include full adoption rights.[4][5]
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Notes
- ^ "Eight EU Countries Back Same-Sex Marriage". Angus Reid Global Monitor. 2006-12-24. http://www.angus-reid.com/polls/view/eight_eu_countries_back_same_sex_marriage/. Retrieved 2009-10-13.
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- ^ a b Landini, Olivier (2009-06-02). "C'est une question de principe" (in French). Le Quotidien. http://lequotidien.editpress.lu/politique-et-societe/3974.html. Retrieved 2009-10-13.
- ^ (French) Le Luxembourg devrait autoriser les mariages homosexuels
- ^ Luxembourg Considers Legalizing Gay Marriage and Adoption
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