In a historic move, the Greek parliament approved legislation legalizing same-sex marriage, making Greece the first majority Orthodox Christian country to establish marriage equality. The decision, supported by 176 out of 300 lawmakers, marks a significant victory for human rights and LGBTQ+ couples in the country. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis hailed the decision as a milestone for human rights, emphasizing Greece's commitment to progressive European values. The new law grants parental and children's rights to same-sex couples, allowing them to adopt and receive full parental recognition. While surrogacy remains a contentious issue, the legislation recognizes the status of existing offspring born through surrogacy abroad. The legislative move carries significance beyond Greece, aligning the country with 20 other European nations and bolstering its human rights image ahead of upcoming European elections. It also serves to distance the ruling party from recent controversies, including allegations of wiretapping, migrant pushbacks, and media freedom issues. Greece's ranking as the last among EU countries in the 2023 World Press Freedom Index adds urgency to this image rehabilitation. Whatever the political impact of the decision could be, the viral video of the impromptu pride parade in Athens on February 15 says it all! It is a winning moment for the present and future LGBTQ+ community of Greece. #Queer Up The World View