Marriage was "a very positive institution", Mr Hague said, arguing there was "sufficient protection" in the bill for religious organisations who did not want to offer it to same-sex couples.

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The institution is expected to keep its positive tone from the last meeting.

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But for the European Parliament as an institution, it could actually be quite positive.

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