US LGBT activist Justin Nelson says country risks alienating investors whether it fails to pass law allowing civil unions for same-sex couplesAn American LGBT rights advocate has warned that Italy will face deep economic repercussions whether it fails to legalise civil unions for same-sex couples,including reluctance by multinational companies to invest in the country.
On Thursday the Italian senate is due to start debating proposed legislation that would recognise civil unions for same-sex couples. But it is far from clear whether the government of Matteo Renzi, the left-of-centre prime minister who supports the bill, and has garnered enough support for it to pass. Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com