Same-sex parents in the
Italian city of Bologna will be able to self-certify their
family status from this year so that both parents can manage
issues related to their children's schooling, such as
authorising their participation in school trips.
Left-leaning Bologna mayor Virginio Merola unveiled the new
system during an interview at a political event on Wednesday
night, which local media reported.
Once an applicant fills out a new form, he or she will be
recognised as a "parent" for administrative purposes, even
though they are not connected to the biological or legal parent
by law.
Italy, deeply attached to its Catholic roots, does not
recognise either civil partnerships or marriage for gay couples.
Italian Premier Matteo Renzi said this week that parliament
aimed to approve a government bill on civil unions by the end of
the year, but added that a lot will depend on how debate in the
Senate goes.
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