Melech 9,900 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 "Angela Merkel may not be supporting gay marriage – but a majority of her voters are, a new poll shows. Conducted by YouGov, a representative survey revealed 68% of Germans to support granting same-sex couples marriage equality, with 24% absolutely opposing the idea. Offering an insight into participants’ political stance, the poll showed 87% of those voting for the Green Party to support gay marriage. Since the introduction of civil partnerships in 2001, the party has been the driving force behind the discussion about marriage equality in Germany. Of those voting either for the Social Democrats or the Left Party, 14% and 18% vetoed treating gay and straight couples the same; 79% showed their support. The biggest surprise, though, comes in the form of supporters of Angela Merkel’s Christian Democratic Union: 61% or participants who said they voted for the governing party also expressed their support for marriage equality. ‘The citizens are ready, Mrs Merkel: same marriage rights for homosexual couples,’ openly gay politician Volker Beck wrote on his Facebook page before echoing one of the Chancellor’s most famous sentiments, originally said in light of the current refugee crisis. ‘Two thirds of German say: We can do this! We want this!’ On 18 February, the Bundestag is set to have a first debate about opening marriage to all couples after the Green Party forced the government into debating the matter." http://www.gaystarnews.com/article/you-will-not-believe-how-many-germans-are-backing-same-sex-marriage/#gs.e=QSuW0 It's embarrassing how long Germany takes to legalize Gay marriage already Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangerous Man 9,245 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Poor Hitler. "A little less conversation and a little more touch my body." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallMe 577 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 13 minutes ago, ZAYN said: Poor Hitler. Find something new no ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kvnrp 48,353 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 18 minutes ago, Simon said: On 18 February, the Bundestag is set to have a first debate about opening marriage to all couples after the Green Party forced the government into debating the matter." I haven't heard anything about it anywhere I didn't even know that there was such a debate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangerous Man 9,245 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 1 minute ago, CallMe said: Find something new no ? Find someone new to quote, no? Stop quoting me Hitler stan. "A little less conversation and a little more touch my body." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewUsername 11,808 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Didn't even know Germany didn't have marriage equality yet For being a West-European country... Good thing most people are pro, though! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katharine Hepburn 4,607 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 I thought Germany was more liberal! I thought every major western power had legalised it. xoxo Joanne Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Judas 4,106 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 I'm planning on moving there for professional reasons ... This is a bonus if it actually works out The language is the difficult part tho someone help Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yuko 1,010 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 If this is true, I sure hope they legalize it. I didn't know it was still banned. Russia, take note. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic 11,922 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 I don't speak marital equality but I can if you like. This should be enough force for Merkel to really reconsider her stance on gay marriage. Although what the public want and what she wants are two different things... The hardest thing in this world is to live in it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 I don't see this changing while she is in power. There have been so many calls from inside the government and endless petitions and she and others still refuse to introduce same sex marriage. It's such a shame. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manul 7,377 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 You practically see trans, gay and lesbian couples and whatnot everywhere here, living freely and not being judged by others, so for all I care they can keep it. And this is in Dresden. I can only imagine how much better West should be though. Someone take me there please. it wasn't laaaahv Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurem 17,801 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 come THROUGH german gays Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JevyDuty 2,961 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Angela Merkel needs to come out the closet and stop with self the hatred already! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melech 9,900 Posted February 22, 2016 Author Share Posted February 22, 2016 3 hours ago, kvnrp said: I haven't heard anything about it anywhere I didn't even know that there was such a debate Yeah, you can find it in youtube. But I can't find anymore Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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