Same-sex marriage in Norway
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Same-sex marriage is not legal in Norway, but civil unions are offered, permitting most of the benefits and obligations of marriage.
On November 18, 2004, a bill was proposed by two MPs from the Socialist Left Party to abolish the existing civil union laws, and make marriage laws gender-neutral. The move was withdrawn, and replaced by a request that the cabinet further investigate the issue. The conservative cabinet of that time did not look into the issue, while the second cabinet Stoltenberg announced a common, unified marriage act as part of its foundation document, the Soria Moria statement. A public hearing was opened on May 16, 2007, and the final act is likely to be treated by the parliament in 2008.
Three different polls conducted by EOS Gallup Europe, Sentio and Synovate MMI in 2003, 2005 and 2007, concluded that respectively 66%, 63% and 61% of the Norwegian population is in support of gender-neutral marriage laws.
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1 Entirely in Southwest Asia; included here because of cultural, political and historical association with Europe. 2 Partially or entirely in Asia, depending on the definition of the border between Europe and Asia. 3 Mostly in Asia. 4 Entirely in the African Plate, included here because of cultural, political and historical association with Europe. 5 Only recognised by Turkey. |
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