What's happened
The center-right Greek government's plans to legalize same-sex civil marriage received a major boost after the left-wing opposition leader pledged his party's backing in parliament.
Why it matters
This event is significant as it marks a major step towards legalizing same-sex civil marriage in Greece, a country with a socially conservative society and influential Orthodox Church.
What the papers say
AP News and The Independent report on the left-wing opposition leader's pledge to support the center-right government's plans, while The Guardian and Politico provide additional context and differing perspectives on the challenges faced by the prime minister in pushing through the reform.
How we got here
The Greek prime minister's pledge to legalize same-sex marriage has ignited fierce debate in the socially conservative country, facing opposition from MPs in his own cabinet and the powerful Orthodox church.
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Greece, officially the Hellenic Republic, known also as Hellas, is a country located in Southeast Europe. Its population is approximately 10.7 million as of 2018; Athens, the nation's capital, is its largest city, followed by Thessaloniki.
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