Gay couples in the census

For the first time, the population census offers the possibility of counting cohabiting couples, regardless of gender! On page 16 of the questionnaire, you are asked to declare your relationship with the person on the family record, and the appropriate answers are divided into cohabitation and cohabitation. This is a unique opportunity to obtain a true count of the number of cohabiting couples in Italy, particularly same-sex couples. Provided that ISTAT extrapolates the data. My appeal, as well as Arcigay's position, is addressed to all cohabiting couples in the Polesine area, and beyond, to tell the truth about their cohabitation status.
This is about taking responsibility for ourselves and for everyone. Let's take into account that with this census, ISTAT (National Institute of Statistics) tends to recognize de facto couples, including same-sex couples, so it should also be seen as a step forward in having a greater voice and demanding recognition of couples from an institutional and legal perspective, not just for statistical purposes.
Adriano Romanelli