Recognition Of Same-sex Unions In Italy
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Notwithstanding a long history of legislative proposals for civil unions, Italy does not recognize any type of same-sex unions. Several Regions have formally supported efforts for national law on civil unions and some municipalities have passed laws providing for civil unions. While some of these do provide real benefits they are mostly of symbolic value. Attempts by the Government of Romano Prodi in 2007 to introduce legislation failed after members of the governing coalition threatened division in opposition to the proposals. The Roman Catholic Church has been influential in blocking legislation.
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