Alternattiva Demokratika – The Green Party said it supports the call of the European Parliament report calling for mutual recognition of civil status documents (e.g. birth and death certificates, marriage certificates) to have the same status in all European Union countries. Following this vote, the European Commission will propose ways to enable the recognition of the effects of partnerships and marriages throughout the EU, regardless of whether they unite same-sex or different-sex partners.

Michael Briguglio, AD Chairperson, said, “The Green group in the European Parliament has been crucial for this progressive move, especially through Ulrike Lunacek MEP, Co-President of the European Parliament’s Intergroup on LGBT Rights. Green parties have always been the most progressive parties when it comes to LGBT rights. AD is against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and, unlike the other political parties in Malta, we fully support the proposed anti-discrimination directive being proposed within the EU. Besides, we are the only party with a clear declared stand in favour of civil partnerships.”

Yvonne Arqueros Ebejer, AD spokesperson for Civil Rights, said, “The EU Charter of Fundamental Rights includes the prohibition of discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. So far many countries have introduced different social reforms from anti-discrimination at the place of work to the recognition of civil unions and same-sex marriages, yet many other social reforms need to be carried out. Sexual minorities should be equipped with the right legislation to combat discrimination and guarantee equal treatment in thee economy, education, health, work and social policy.”

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