Czech companies call on PM to support same sex marriage bill

Sixty-six companies in Czechia have called on Prime Minister Petr Fiala to support the adoption of a bill legalizing marriage for same sex couples. In an open letter addressed to the head of government, they say that unequal conditions for LGBT+ people present extra costs for employers and economic losses for the society.

The initiative was presented on Monday at a press conference hosted by Vodafone CEO Petr Dvořák and representatives of other companies and organisations.

Since July 2006, gay and lesbian couples in Czechia can enter into registered partnerships. A bill legalizing marriage for same sex couples has recently been approved by the lower house of Czech Parliament.