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Swiss to vote on allowing same-sex marriage in referendum By Reuters

by Mike Robinson

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© Reuters. FILEPHOTO: These posters were taken before the September 23rd, 2021 vote in Geneva, Switzerland on same-sex marriage. Poster says: “Love is not a privilege. Yes to equality in marriage.” REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

ZURICH (Reuters) – Voters in Switzerland, one of the last Western European countries that still bans gay marriage, will decide in a referendum on Sunday whether to allow same-sex couples to get married and adopt children.

While the amendment to the law was approved by both parliament and federal government, opponents led by the Right-wing Swiss People’s Party were able to demand a referendum under the Swiss system of direct democracy.

The latest poll found that 63% of respondents supported same-sex marriage. However, the “no” campaign gained momentum over the past weeks.

At 1030 GMT, the first indications of results are expected. The final result will be announced later in the day.

It will be possible for gay couples to marry and unrelated children to be adopted under the amended law. The amended law would allow married lesbian couples to have children via sperm donation. This is currently only legal for heterosexual, married couples.

The Swiss citizen spouses will be able to apply for citizenship much quicker.

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