Gov’t MPs express disquiet over same-sex marriage

Ahead of a televised interview on Wednesday evening in which Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected to open the debate on same-sex marriage and parenthood, three New Democracy MPs have expressed their basic opposition to any change in the law.

Minister of State Makis Voridis, who made his opposition to same-sex marriage known last October, was asked on private broadcaster ANT1 whether there was any possibility of him changing his position.

"My views on the issue are a matter of principle, so I wouldn't think so, but in any case, let's hear what the prime minister has to say, given that there are many aspects to the question."

Thanos Plevris, a deputy head of the ND parliamentary group, also confirmed his opposition to any changes relating to family law.

Framing the issue as a matter of conscience, Plevris added that even if the debate were not...