from the nationalist opposition commented: "For me marriage will remain a union between a man and a woman. I will not change my position. [...] This will be the first time we make it normal for children to be removed from their biological roots." Soini suggested that if his party were to form the next government, it is unlikely they would make same-sex marriage a priority. "I would say that in government formation talks we would focus on the Finnish economy and employment. These kinds of issues would hardly be on the table," said Soini. from the  Finns Party said, "This is a question of the future of our children and the whole society, and such changes should not be made without thorough evaluation of their impact." In contrast, Archbishop from the welcomed the change: "I know how much this day means to the rainbow community, their loved ones and many others. I rejoice with my whole heart for them and with them." Outside of the Parliament, supporters of same-sex marriage and opponents both turned up to demonstrate, although the former outnumbered the latter. Finland now becomes the 12th country in Europe to allow same-sex marriages, although the law is not going to take effect immediately. The country has had a registered partnerships law for same-sex couples since 2002. 
Head of the opposition , , commented: "For me marriage will remain a union between a man and a woman. I will not change my position. [...] This will be the first time we make it normal for children to be removed from their biological roots." Soini suggested that if his party were to form the next government, it is unlikely they would make same-sex marriage a priority. "I would say that in government formation talks we would focus on the Finnish economy and employment. These kinds of issues would hardly be on the table," said Soini. from the nationalist Finns Party said, "This is a question of the future of our children and the whole society, and such changes should not be made without thorough evaluation of their impact." In contrast, Archbishop leader of the welcomed the change: "I know how much this day means to the rainbow community, their loved ones and many others. I rejoice with my whole heart for them and with them." Outside of the Parliament, supporters of same-sex marriage and opponents both turned up to demonstrate, although the former outnumbered the latter. Previously Finland was the only country in the Nordic region to not allow same-sex marriages, although homosexual couples have been able to enter into registered partnerships since 2002. Now Finland is the 12th European country that will allow same-sex marriages, however this will most likely not take effect until 2016.
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