Recognition of same-sex unions in Italy
Public opinion

Recognition of same-sex unions in Italy

Section Title: Public opinion
Table Section Text: None

Italians support for gay rights	2009	2010	2012	2013	2014	2016	2017

YES	YES	YES	YES	YES	YES	YES

recognition for same-sex couples	58.9%	61.4%	62.8%	79%	69%

same-sex marriage	40.4%	41%	43.9%	48%	55%	56%	59%

civil unions but not marriage	18.5%	20.4%	18.9%	31%	13%

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A poll conducted in 2009, Showed that 40.4% of Italians supported same-sex marriage, while 18.5% supported civil unions but not marriage.

final_sentence: A poll conducted in 2009, Showed that 40.4% of Italians supported same-sex marriage, while 18.5% supported civil unions but not marriage.