Parliament in Greece has voted in favor of a bill that legalizes same-sex marriage and allows same-sex couples to adopt children. This makes Greece the first Orthodox Christian country to pass such legislation, despite opposition from the church and some politicians. The bill received a majority vote, with 176 lawmakers in favor and 76 against. The measure required a simple majority to pass in the 300-member parliament. The decision was celebrated by supporters of the bill, while opponents, including members of the Orthodox Church, protested. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who championed the legislation, faced resistance from within his own party but was supported by politicians from other parties. Mitsotakis stated that the reform would make the lives of some citizens better without taking away from the lives of others. With this vote, Greece joins the list of 35 nations that have legislated for same-sex marriage.
However, the bill faced significant political opposition, with former Prime Minister Antonis Samaras among the critics. The main opposition party, Syriza, backed the bill but criticized it for not going far enough. Syriza wants to pursue the legalization of surrogacy for same-sex couples. Despite the opposition, Greece has become the 16th country in the European Union to legalize same-sex marriage. This is seen as a milestone for human rights and reflects Greece’s commitment to progressive values.
Greece has previously lagged behind other European countries in legalizing same-sex marriage due to opposition from socially conservative groups, especially the Orthodox Church. However, with this legislation, Greece has become the first country in southeastern Europe to legalize same-sex marriage. Supporters of the bill see it as a small but significant step towards equality, justice, and love.
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