Same-sex Marriage
Public support for same-sex marriage in Luxembourg is relatively high, with 58% support in 2006. The ruling Christian Social People's Party until 2009 was opposed to same-sex marriage, even though the Prime Minister, originating from the same party, has expressed his personal support. In July 2007, the motion calling for legalisation of same-sex marriage was rejected by parliament, on a 38-22 vote.
In July 2009, the Government of Luxembourg, led by Jean-Claude Juncker, announced its intention to legalise same-sex marriage. During a debate on January 19, 2010, the Minister of Justice, François Biltgen announced that a law to legalise same-sex marriage (with exception of certain adoption rights) would be finalized before the summer vacation break of the parliament. On July 9, 2010, the government accepted the bill; on August 10, 2010, it was submitted to the parliament.
In May 2012, the bill was re-drafted and the vote is not expected at least until 2013.
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Famous quotes containing the word marriage:
“What is any respectable girl brought up to do but to catch some rich man’s fancy and get the benefit of his money by marrying him?—as if a marriage ceremony could make any difference in the right or wrong of the thing!”
—George Bernard Shaw (1856–1950)