Same-sex couples do not, however, have the right to register under Hungary's marriage law. Iceland's law is similar to Denmark's, allowing same-sex couples to register their partnerships in order to receive many of the rights of marriage, but registered couples cannot adopt children. Pisa and Florence allow same-sex couples to register as domestic partners. This country passed a same sex marriage law in September of 2000. Registered partnerships are available.
Many cities allow same-sex couples to register as domestic partners.
Also, a nationwide law allows a widowed partner to remain in rental housing when only the deceased signed the lease. Spain is expected to take up the issue of nationwide registered partnerships soon. Sweden's law is similar to Denmark's, allowing same-sex couples to register their partnerships in order to receive many of the rights of marriage, but registered couples cannot adopt children. Additionally, many of these countries have signed treaties agreeing to recognize each other's registered partnership laws. Other countries considering legislation that would offer some protection at the national level include Australia, Czech Republic, Germany, Israel, Luxembourg, Portugal, and Switzerland.