Same Sex Marriage Recognition Italy

Summary

Same-sex marriages performed abroad, like in Austria, are not recognized as marriages in Italy. They are considered equivalent to civil unions.

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so in italy homosexual couples cannot have a civil marriage but only a registered partnership. in austria homosexual couples can marry. if an italan couple was to marry in austria, would the marriage be recognized in italy?
Lea, in Italy, a same-sex marriage performed abroad, like in Austria, would not be recognized as a marriage. Instead, it would be considered equivalent to a civil union. Would you like more information on the rights associated with civil unions in Italy?