"The Democratic Party is with them and continues this battle of rights," says the party's official Twitter account. "We are proud to be part of this fight against discrimination," adds the official account of the Italian Democratic Party.

"This is a time of celebration for all of us, not just for the LGBT community," the party says. "The fight for equality is not over, it is a fight for the future of our country," it adds. "It is time to make our country a better place for all people"