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Medscape
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Medscape
Lesbian Mothers Win Legal Status in Italy IVF Ruling
ROME (Reuters) -Italy's Constitutional Court said on Thursday that same-sex female couples who use in vitro fertilization (IVF) abroad can both be legally recognised as parents in Italy, even if one is not the biological mother. The ruling is likely to be welcomed by Italian LGBT groups who have repeatedly clashed with the conservative government of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, a self-declared enemy of what she and her allies call the "LGBT lobby". The court found that denying legal recognition to the non-biological mother violates the constitutional principles of equality and personal identity and violates the child's rights to care, education and emotional continuity from both parents. The decision strikes down part of a 2004 law which did not allow both women in a same-sex couple to be registered as legal mothers, even if both consented to the procedure. Marilena Grassadonia, an LGBT rights activist from the Italian Left opposition party, said the ruling marked a "historic day" which "restores dignity and serenity to the many rainbow families who live in our country". The case was brought by a court in the Tuscan city of Lucca, which questioned the legality of denying "full dual parenthood" in a case involving a lesbian couple. The judges noted that confusion over the law had led to inconsistent rulings in various courts. This has left individual mayors, who control the civil registry in their municipalities, to make differing decisions in comparable cases. In some cases both mothers were listed on the child's birth certificate; in others, the non-biological mother was excluded. "These divergent outcomes reflect a shifting social reality to which the legislature has yet to respond," the referral said. The ruling did not alter Italy's current restrictions on access to IVF, which is still limited to heterosexual couples, but marked a shift towards the recognition of LGBTQ parenting rights. In a separate verdict also released on Thursday, the Constitutional Court said rules preventing single women from accessing IVF were not unconstitutional, but said they could be changed if a political will for it emerged in parliament. (Editing by Crispian Balmer and Alvise Armellini; Editing by Andrew Heavens)
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Udinese Striker Lorenzo Lucca: 'Inter To Win Champions League, Napoli The Scudetto, Bastoni Can Stop Haaland'
Udinese striker Lorenzo Lucca believes Inter Milan will win the UCL final against PSG when the two sides clash in Munich on Saturday the 31st of May 2025. The Udinese and Italy striker told The Italian Football Podcast that he believes the Nerazzurri will come out on top in the Champions League final against PSG, Advertisement However, Lucca also stated that he believes Napoli will secure the Serie A title ahead of this Friday's Match Day 38 Serie A matches. Napoli lead the Serie A by one point and host Cagliari while Inter travel away to Como. Lucca also believes that Scott McTominay should be the Serie A MVP this season. Both matches kick-off at 20.45 CET tomorrow evening Friday 23rd of May. Udinese Striker Lorenzo Lucca: 'Inter Milan Will Win The UCL But Napoli The Scudetto' UDINE, ITALY – FEBRUARY 16: Lorenzo Lucca of Udinese during the Serie A match between Udinese and Empoli at Stadio Friuli on February 16, 2025 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by) The former Ajax striker stated that he believes Inter Milan will win the Serie A. However, he added that Napoli will win the Scudetto. Furthermore, Lucca added that he believes Scotland international Scott McTominay should be the Serie A MVP this season. Advertisement The former Manchester United midfielder has featured 35 times across all competitions this season for Napoli, scoring 12 goals in the process. Who will win the Scudetto – Napoli or Inter? 'Napoli.' Who will win the Champions League final – Inter or PSG? 'Inter.' Who is the best player in the Serie A this season? 'Scott McTominay.' Lorenzo Lucca: Alessandro Bastoni Can Stop Haaland' TOPSHOT – Italy's defender #23 Alessandro Bastoni celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Euro 2024 Group B football match. It was between Italy and Albania at the BVB Stadion in Dortmund on June 15, 2024. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP) (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images) The Udinese and Italy striker was then asked about the Azzurri's chances against Norway. In particular he was asked about how Italy stop Manchester City striker Erling Haaland. 'To tell you the truth, I study Haaland a lot. For me he is maybe the best striker in Europe, best in the world inside the penalty area. Advertisement 'His movement, how he loses his man, the spaces that he sees, these are things that I work a lot with together with my personal coach who is someone who helps me improve on all things by watching videos. 'He is a player who when he has his day and if his teammates are able to get the ball to him, he is a very very strong striker. 'I think that Italy has very strong defenders: Bastoni, Calafiori, Buongiorno. I'm surely forgetting someone. 'But they are all players who have experience having played many matches in the European cups, with the national team.'
CBC
22-05-2025
- Health
- CBC
Mothers' legal win in Italy IVF case seen as 'historic day' for 2SLGBTQ+ parenting rights
Social Sharing Italy's Constitutional Court said on Thursday that same-sex female couples who use in vitro fertilization (IVF) abroad can both be legally recognized as parents in Italy, even if one is not the biological mother. The ruling is likely to be welcomed by Italian 2SLGBTQ+ groups who have repeatedly clashed with the conservative government of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, a self-declared enemy of what she and her allies call the "LGBT lobby." The court found that denying legal recognition to the non-biological mother violates the constitutional principles of equality and personal identity and violates the child's rights to care, education and emotional continuity from both parents. The decision strikes down part of a 2004 law that did not allow both women in a same-sex couple to be registered as legal mothers, even if both consented to the procedure. Marilena Grassadonia, a 2SLGBTQ+ rights activist from the Italian Left opposition party, said the ruling marked a "historic day" that "restores dignity and serenity to the many rainbow families who live in our country." Case questioned legality of denying 'full dual parenthood' The case was brought by a court in the Tuscan city of Lucca, which questioned the legality of denying "full dual parenthood" in a case involving a lesbian couple. The judges noted that confusion over the law had led to inconsistent rulings in various courts. This has left individual mayors, who control the civil registry in their municipalities, to make differing decisions in comparable cases. WATCH | IVF finally coming to N.L.: Doctors in N.L. are — finally — bringing I.V.F. to the province 1 month ago Duration 3:32 The days of people in Newfoundland and Labrador having to leave home to receive I.V.F. treatments may be nearing an end. A pair of fertility specialists in St. John's are preparing to open a private I.V.F clinic, the first in the province. For patients, it would save a lot of time, money, and heartache. In some cases, both mothers were listed on the child's birth certificate; in others, the non-biological mother was excluded. "These divergent outcomes reflect a shifting social reality to which the legislature has yet to respond," the referral said. In a separate verdict also released on Thursday, the Constitutional Court said rules preventing single women from accessing IVF were not unconstitutional, but said they could be changed if political will for it emerged in parliament. The politics of fertility The ruling did not alter Italy's current restrictions on access to IVF, which is still limited to heterosexual couples, but marked a shift toward the recognition of 2SLGBTQ+ parenting rights. Nor does it change a 2024 ruling that made it illegal for couples to go abroad to have a baby via surrogacy — which activists say is meant to target same-sex partners. Since taking office in 2022, Meloni has pursued a highly conservative social agenda, looking to promote what she sees as "traditional family values," making it progressively harder for LGBTQ+ couples to become legal parents. Experts say the anti-surrogacy movement is rapidly gaining momentum among the newly empowered far-right parties of Europe. These narratives have also gained hold in Poland, Spain and even progressive Sweden, where politicians who have taken similar lines on surrogacy and LGBTQ+ parental rights have been met with broad support. Last month, the Spanish government banned its embassies and consulates from registering children born through surrogates in foreign countries.
CNN
22-05-2025
- Politics
- CNN
Lesbian mothers win legal status in Italy IVF ruling
Italy's Constitutional Court said on Thursday that same-sex female couples who use in vitro fertilization (IVF) abroad can both be legally recognized as parents in Italy, even if one is not the biological mother. The ruling is likely to be welcomed by Italian LGBT groups who have repeatedly clashed with the conservative government of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, a self-declared enemy of what she and her allies call the 'LGBT lobby.' The court found that denying legal recognition to the non-biological mother violates the constitutional principles of equality and personal identity and violates the child's rights to care, education and emotional continuity from both parents. The decision strikes down part of a 2004 law which did not allow both women in a same-sex couple to be registered as legal mothers, even if both consented to the procedure. Marilena Grassadonia, an LGBT rights activist from the Italian Left opposition party, said the ruling marked a 'historic day' which 'restores dignity and serenity to the many rainbow families who live in our country.' The case was brought by a court in the Tuscan city of Lucca, which questioned the legality of denying 'full dual parenthood' in a case involving a lesbian couple. The judges noted that confusion over the law had led to inconsistent rulings in various courts. This has left individual mayors, who control the civil registry in their municipalities, to make differing decisions in comparable cases. In some cases both mothers were listed on the child's birth certificate; in others, the non-biological mother was excluded. 'These divergent outcomes reflect a shifting social reality to which the legislature has yet to respond,' the referral said. The ruling did not alter Italy's current restrictions on access to IVF, which is still limited to heterosexual couples, but marked a shift towards the recognition of LGBTQ parenting rights. In a separate verdict also released on Thursday, the Constitutional Court said rules preventing single women from accessing IVF were not unconstitutional, but said they could be changed if a political will for it emerged in parliament.
CNN
22-05-2025
- Politics
- CNN
Lesbian mothers win legal status in Italy IVF ruling
Italy's Constitutional Court said on Thursday that same-sex female couples who use in vitro fertilization (IVF) abroad can both be legally recognized as parents in Italy, even if one is not the biological mother. The ruling is likely to be welcomed by Italian LGBT groups who have repeatedly clashed with the conservative government of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, a self-declared enemy of what she and her allies call the 'LGBT lobby.' The court found that denying legal recognition to the non-biological mother violates the constitutional principles of equality and personal identity and violates the child's rights to care, education and emotional continuity from both parents. The decision strikes down part of a 2004 law which did not allow both women in a same-sex couple to be registered as legal mothers, even if both consented to the procedure. Marilena Grassadonia, an LGBT rights activist from the Italian Left opposition party, said the ruling marked a 'historic day' which 'restores dignity and serenity to the many rainbow families who live in our country.' The case was brought by a court in the Tuscan city of Lucca, which questioned the legality of denying 'full dual parenthood' in a case involving a lesbian couple. The judges noted that confusion over the law had led to inconsistent rulings in various courts. This has left individual mayors, who control the civil registry in their municipalities, to make differing decisions in comparable cases. In some cases both mothers were listed on the child's birth certificate; in others, the non-biological mother was excluded. 'These divergent outcomes reflect a shifting social reality to which the legislature has yet to respond,' the referral said. The ruling did not alter Italy's current restrictions on access to IVF, which is still limited to heterosexual couples, but marked a shift towards the recognition of LGBTQ parenting rights. In a separate verdict also released on Thursday, the Constitutional Court said rules preventing single women from accessing IVF were not unconstitutional, but said they could be changed if a political will for it emerged in parliament.
