Gay and lesbian couples in France will be able to marry beginning May 28.
Via: Benoit Tessier / Reuters
Marriage equality is the law of the land in France, with the bill passed by the legislature having ...
Gay and lesbian couples in France will be able to marry beginning May 28.
Via: Benoit Tessier / Reuters
Marriage equality is the law of the land in France, with the bill passed by the legislature having been signed into law Saturday by French President Francois Hollande.Same-sex couples will be able to marry starting May 28, 10 days from Saturday.From the BBC:France's president has signed into law a controversial bill making the country the eighth in Europe, and 14th globally, to legalise gay marriage.On Friday, the Constitutional Council rejected a challenge by the right-wing opposition, clearing the way for Francois Hollande to sign the bill.He said: "I have taken [the decision]; now it is time to respect the law of the Republic."
Saturday's signing followed an intense debate before final passage of the bill April 23.
But, before the weddings, a celebratory concert is scheduled for Tuesday.
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