The Economist published a map showing which European countries provide in their national gay marriage or some form of civil union, and those where there is no kind of recognition for homosexual couples. Civil unions are recognized in some way in the large part of Western Europe, while in Eastern Europe are still illegal: Italy is the only country in Central and Wester part of this second block. The Italian Parliament is discussing a bill that would introduce rights and protections for gay unions.

50.000 people participated on June 27th 2015 to the Pride in Milano to tell Italy has to stay with the modern and free Europe.