Slovenian voters reject same-sex marriage, 63-37%, in referendum vote
December 21, 2015
The people of Slovenia have rejected same-sex marriage in a public referendum, for the 2nd time in three years.
In a nationwide ballot on December 20, 63% of the voters opposed a bid to redefine marriage. The vote overturned a decision by the nation’s lawmakers, who had given their approval to a bill that would have defined marriage as the union of two adults, rather than (as at present) the union of a man and woman.
The referendum was called after leaders of the Catholic Church backed an effort to collect the 40,000 signatures required to put the new legislation up for a national vote.
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Further information:
- Slovenia says No to gay marriage (Politico)
- Slovenians reject same-sex marriage law in referendum (Deutsche Welle)
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Posted by: Jerz -
Dec. 24, 2015 8:42 AM ET USA
Wait, the People decide things like this in Slovenia? The U.S. should think about adopting that system.
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Posted by: jalsardl5053 -
Dec. 22, 2015 2:06 AM ET USA
Just hope Slovenia doesn't have an activist, inappropriate meddling "institution" as the US Supreme Court.
