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German Chancellor Caves to Conservatives on Gay Rights

German Chancellor Caves to Conservatives on Gay Rights

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Angela Merkel is feeling pressure from both sides on the issue.

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German chancellor Angela Merkel is not endorsing an expansion of gay rights, even though members of her Christian Democratic party are.

Merkel is under pressure to take a stand after German's high court ruled that gays should be allowed to adopt their partner's adopted children; previously they could only adopt their partner's biological children. There was momentum among some in Merkel's party to introduce new laws that would equalize tax laws for same-sex couples -- some believed Merkel and her peers were hoping to broaden the party's base among more liberal voters -- but social conservatives among the Christian Democrats cried foul. At a party meeting on Monday, the CDs confirmed they would stick with the status quo when it came to LGBT rights.

Germany legalized civil unions in 2001, but marriage equality remains elusive. The nation's high court will rule this summer on broader tax benefits and rights for gay couples.

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Neal Broverman is the Editorial Director, Print of Pride Media, publishers of The Advocate, Out, Out Traveler, and Plus, spending more than 20 years in journalism. He indulges his interest in transportation and urban planning with regular contributions to Los Angeles magazine, and his work has also appeared in the Los Angeles Times and USA Today. He lives in the City of Angels with his husband, children, and their chiweenie.
Neal Broverman is the Editorial Director, Print of Pride Media, publishers of The Advocate, Out, Out Traveler, and Plus, spending more than 20 years in journalism. He indulges his interest in transportation and urban planning with regular contributions to Los Angeles magazine, and his work has also appeared in the Los Angeles Times and USA Today. He lives in the City of Angels with his husband, children, and their chiweenie.