It emerged as the country is mired in a debate on gay rights . The third partner in Germany 's governing coalition , the Liberal Democrats , have long been fighting for tax equality for homosexual couples . It says couples in registered partnerships should get a similar tax break as married couples . Angela ##k 's ruling party has opposed tax breaks for those in homosexual partnerships .
It emerged as the country is mired in a debate on gay rights . It says couples in registered partnerships should get a similar tax break as married couples . Angela ##k 's ruling party has opposed tax breaks for those in homosexual partnerships .