Juncker I Commission – Strong promise of a European Union respectful of LGBTI rights
Today, the European Parliament by majority gave its consent to the Juncker I Commission. Over the last weeks, the Parliament has conducted...
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Juncker I Commission – Jourová commits to LGBTI Action Plan; Navracsics rejected over fundamental rights
Between 29 September and 7 October 2014 the European Parliament is conducting interviews with the candidate Commissioners. On Wednesday 1 October...
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Juncker I Commission – Strong performance Mimica, Andriukaitis, but doubts remain
Between 29 September and 7 October 2014 the European Parliament is conducting interviews with the candidate Commissioners. During the first two...
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UN Human Rights Council adopts resolution supporting LGBT rights
Last Friday, the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) adopted a resolution affirming LGBT rights are human rights. In the resolution, which...
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LGBTI Intergroup MEP heading to Belgrade Pride
After three bans in a row since 2011, a Pride March is scheduled to take place in Belgrade this Sunday. From the European Parliament, Terry...
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Upcoming event: Moving Forward! LGBTI Rights in the 8th Legislature
On Wednesday 15 October, the LGBTI Intergroup-designate will host a discussion between MEPs, NGOs and EU Institutions about LGBTI Rights in this...
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Greek hate speech law extended to cover gender identity
Last week, Greek lawmakers voted to include gender identity among the grounds coved by its ‘Anti-Racism law’ which prohibits...
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MEPs condemn attack LGBTI activist in Belgrade
This Saturday, a German LGBTI rights activist was attacked in downtown Belgrade. Three suspects have been arrested by Serbian police.
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Upcoming event: Eurovision contest winner Conchita Wurst performs at the European Parliament
On Wednesday 8 October, Austrian Eurovision Song Contest winner Conchita Wurst will give a concert on the Esplanade, the open space in front of...
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Gambian National Assembly passes severe anti-LGBT bill
Last month, Gambian lawmakers adopted a severe anti-LGBT bill, imposing life imprisonment for some homosexual acts. Although a copy of the bill is...
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