France gay marriage: Hollande signs bill into law

[Tx4obama]

Source: BBC

France's president has signed into law a controversial bill making the country the eighth in Europe, and 14th globally, to legalise gay marriage.

On Friday, the Constitutional Council rejected a challenge by the right-wing opposition, clearing the way for Francois Hollande to sign the bill.

He said: "I have taken (the decision); now it is time to respect the law of the Republic."

The first gay wedding could be held 10 days ...

Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-22579093#TWEET759961

[awoke_in_2003]

1. Vive la France. nt

[idwiyo]

2. K&R Congrats! Vive l'amour! Vive la France!

[pampango]

3. "On Friday, the Constitutional Council rejected a challenge by the right-wing opposition ..."

The right-wing opposition is everywhere trying to stop change and progress. Another loss for the "change is bad" side.

[smirkymonkey]

4. It's about time.

Vive la France.

[William769]

5. kick & recommended.