Summary: “Anti-propaganda laws”, the new criminalisation of homosexuality 11th June 2013 1071 0 0 Last week the LGBT Intergroup met to discuss the worrying trend of “anti-propaganda laws” in Eastern Europe, mainly Russia and...
Upcoming Intergroup event: “Anti-propaganda laws”, the new criminalisation of homosexuality 29th May 2013 1075 0 0 Next week the LGBT Intergroup will host a seminar on new laws criminalising the discussion of LGBT rights in Eastern European countries, such as...
Member of the European Parliament protests Russia’s federal censorship bill 22nd January 2013 828 0 0 Today the LGBT Intergroup joined non-governmental organisations and other demonstrators outside the Russian embassy in Brussels. They rallied...
European Parliament calls on Russia and Ukraine to shelve censorship laws 13th December 2012 862 0 0 In two resolutions adopted today, the European Parliament has called once more on Russia and Ukraine to abandon new censorship plans. These draft...
European Commission: Ukraine’s anti-gay law obstacle to visa-free travel 7th December 2012 862 0 0 The European Commission has now said that Ukraine’s proposed anti-gay law would jeopardise prospects of visa liberalisation with the...
MEPs condemn new Ukraine censorship law 3rd October 2012 882 0 0 Yesterday the Ukrainian Parliament passed a bill banning public discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity, in a move similar to Russia...
European Parliament strongly condemns homophobic laws and discrimination in Europe 24th May 2012 1051 0 0 With a large majority (430 for, 105 against), the European Parliament has adopted a resolution to condemn homophobic laws and discrimination in...
MEPs worried by serious threats to freedom of expression 21st May 2012 931 0 0 Members of the European Parliament are increasingly concerned that several gay pride marches are being cancelled around Europe. These events face...
The European Parliament strongly condemns Russia’s LGBT censorship laws 16th February 2012 836 0 0 Today the European Parliament adopted a resolution on the upcoming presidential election in Russia, where it clearly denounces Russian laws which...
