Kosovo’s MPs overwhelmingly vote against recognition of same-sex unions
Lawmakers in Kosovo overwhelmingly voted against legislation that would have seen same-sex civil partnerships formally recognised in the country.
After a parliamentary debate on 16 March, a vote of 120 opposed to just 28 in favour saw the law fall short, Euractiv reported.
The attempt to bring the country closer to marriage equality was set in motion by the government of Prime Minister Albin Kurti.
Its success would have seen Kosovo become the first Muslim-majority country to introduce this type of law. With its leaders wanting Kosovo to join the European Union (EU), the legislation was part of a wider range of proposed civil reforms backed by the body. “Rights belong to us,” Kurti stated during the debate. “They belong to everyone.” His government has suggested that “registered civil unions between people of the same sex be allowed”.
