With the Italian parliament in deadlock, Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has been drawn into the debate over legal recognition and protection for gay couples.<br /><br /> He has committed to bringing the civil unions bill to fruition, threatening a confidence vote in his government in a bid to galvanise the stalled discussions.<br /><br /> “I hope that in a few days we can end the debating game being played in the senate, then go to parliament and approve the bill quickly,” he said.<br /><br /> At issue is whether or not to allow a partner in a same-sex couple to adopt the biological child of the other partner. Pro-Vatican senators within Renzi’s Democratic Party are refusing to back the bill if adoption is permitted. <br /><br /> The main parties in the government will discuss the situation on Tuesday (February 23) ahead of debates in the senate.<br /><br /> A confidence vote, should it take place, would be expected within a week.في اجتماع عام للحزب الديمقراطي الإيطالي في روما، قال رئيس الوزراء ماتيو رينزي أمام من يجادلونه من الديمقراط... <br /> <br />With the Italian parliament in deadlock, "Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has been drawn into the ... <br /> <br />Гражданские союзы для однополых пар. Именно этого требуют участники регулярных акций в Италии в защиту... <br /> <br />With the Italian parliament in deadlock, Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has been drawn into the debate over legal recognition and protection for gay couples.
