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Controversial Legislation by "Traditional Family-First" Government Raises Concerns for Same-Sex Parents and Children's Rights

In the northern Italian city of Padua, there have been some changes regarding birth certificates of children with same-sex parents. The new legislation, introduced by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government, aims to prioritize what they call "traditional families."

Before this, under the previous center-left government led by Sergio Giordani in 2017, 33 children of Italian women who had undergone artificial insemination abroad were registered on their birth certificates with both mothers' names. However, the new legislation passed by Meloni's government has led to the removal of the non-biological mother's name from these birth certificates.

This decision has caused concern and protests from the local LGBT community and rights groups. The law now allows only the biological parent to be named on the birth certificate, affecting both gay and heterosexual couples who use surrogacy services abroad.

It's important to note that surrogacy is currently illegal in Italy, and there is no legal recognition of gay marriage. As a result, the non-biological parent has to go through a special process to legally adopt their child, limiting some of their parental rights.

The government argues that this move doesn't discriminate against the children, as they will still have access to education and healthcare services like any other child. However, the non-registered parent may face challenges in carrying out everyday family tasks, as they would need permission for certain activities involving the child.

The local LGBT campaign group, the Rainbow Family Association, has protested against this decision, expressing concern for the well-being of the children and the diversity of family models.

Prime Minister Meloni's government has been criticized for its anti-LGBT stance, and there are fears that other regions in Italy, particularly those governed by center-right parties, may follow Padua's lead.

In summary, Padua has become the first city in Italy to cancel birth certificates retroactively, affecting same-sex parents. The situation has sparked debates and protests, with concerns about the implications for non-traditional families and children's rights.

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