Recognition of same-sex unions in Luxembourg
Partnerships (partenariats) for same-sex and opposite-sex couples were legalised in Luxembourg through legislation in July 2004, which took effect on 1 November 2004. They have many of the rights of marriage in relation to access to welfare benefits and fiscal advantages but not the same as marriage. They do not give the right to jointly adopt children.[1][2][3]
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Same-sex marriage [edit]
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.[4] In July 2007, the motion calling for legalisation of same-sex marriage was rejected by parliament, on a 38-22 vote.[5]
In July 2009, the Government of Luxembourg, led by Jean-Claude Juncker, announced its intention to legalise same-sex marriage.[6][7] During a debate on 19 January 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.[8][9] On 9 July 2010, the government accepted the bill;[10][11][12][13] on 10 August 2010, it was submitted to the parliament.[14]
In May 2012, the bill was re-drafted and the vote is not expected at least until 2013.[14][15][16] On 27 November 2012, the Council of State delivered a negative response to the bill, but asked the Parliament to open a debate on the topic if it moved to vote on the bill. Some members of the Council submitted separate opinion supporting the bill.[17]
On 6 February 2013, the Chamber's justice committee agreed to approve the measure opening marriage for same-sex couples.[18] On 20 February, the committee initially backed the right to simple adoption for same-sex couples.[19][20] On 6 March 2013, the committee confirmed that position.[21][22] The Chamber of Deputies is poised to vote on the bill before the summer recession. The bill, which is backed by the government, needs at least 31 yes to be approved.[23]
Public opinion [edit]
A 2006 Angus Reid Global Monitor poll found that 58% of Luxembourgers supported same-sex marriage.[24]
An April 2013 Polimonitor survey commisioned by the Luxemburger Wort and RTL found support for same-sex marriage at 83% and for same-sex adoption at 55%.[25]
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References [edit]
- ^ (French) La loi relative aux effets légaux de certains partenariats adoptée par la Chambre des députés
- ^ (French) Loi du 9 juillet 2004 relative aux effets légaux de certains partenariats
- ^ The Partenariat (PACS)
- ^ (French) Question de mariage
- ^ (French) Résolution Sujet : Mariage des couples homosexuels
- ^ (French) Le Luxembourg devrait autoriser les mariages homosexuels
- ^ Luxembourg Considers Legalizing Gay Marriage and Adoption
- ^ (German) Luxemburg will Ehe öffnen
- ^ (German) Homo-Ehe auch in Luxemburg
- ^ (French) Conseil de gouvernement Résumé des travaux du 9 juillet 2010
- ^ (French) Ouverture du mariage aux couples de même sexe et réforme de l'adoption
- ^ (French) Les gays pourront bientôt se marier et adopter
- ^ Is gay marriage on the way for Luxembourg?
- ^ a b (French) 6172
- ^ (French) 6172A
- ^ (French) Des dossiers en attente au Conseil d'État
- ^ (French) AVIS DU CONSEIL D’ETAT
- ^ (French) Vers le mariage homosexuel
- ^ (French) Les couples homosexuels pourront adopter
- ^ (French) Adoption pour couples de même sexe bientôt possible
- ^ (French) L'adoption simple pour couples homosexuels
- ^ (French) Une adoption simple pour les couples gay?
- ^ Luxembourg MPs to vote on gay marriage before summer
- ^ "Eight EU Countries Back Same-Sex Marriage". Angus Reid Global Monitor. 2006-12-24. Retrieved 2009-10-13.
- ^ Majority in Luxembourg supports gay marriage
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