Swiss Approve Gay Civil Unions

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http://www.365gay.com/newscon05/06/060505swiss.htm

Swiss voters Sunday overwhelmingly approved recognizing same-sex relationships.

The Swiss Parliament last year passed legislation to create a civil unions registry and grant limited rights to same-sex couples - mainly in the areas of pensions, inheritance and taxes. But, opponents - headed by a small conservative religious party, the Federal Democratic Union - collected enough signatures to force a referendum on the issue.

The FDU claimed that granting any rights to same-sex couples would undermine traditional marriage. The Roman Catholic Church urged voters to reject civil unions. But, the Federation of Protestant Churches supported the government's legislation.

[expatriot]

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