The government is pushing forward with legislation related to same-sex marriage, despite anticipated opposition, particularly from the Church.
The finalised version of the legislation is expected to prompt debates focusing on rights, especially concerning the parental rights of gay couples.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is reportedly receiving persistent recommendations from close associates, urging the government to capitalise on favourable circumstances and expedite the proposed bill.
The objective is to formulate the bill in a way that minimises grounds for opposition.
Government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis addressed misconceptions on Wednesday, stating, “There is a big misunderstanding about what we will bring, what we won’t bring.”
He emphasised the need to wait for the official text to fully understand the government’s proposal.
The government plans to approach this legislative initiative similarly to the strategy employed for civil partnerships.
It aims to shift the focus of the debate to the realm of rights, particularly addressing the discrimination currently faced by children of same-sex couples.
A common example is the lack of rights for the surviving parent if the biological parent passes away, leading to the transfer of child custody to welfare services.
*With AMNA and Kathimerini
