European Parliament urges Tunisia to decriminalise homosexuality 20th September 2016 119 0 0 In a vote on EU – Tunisia relations, the European Parliament has urged Tunisia to decriminalise homosexuality. Currently, Article 230 of the Penal...
Vice President European Commission demands mutual recognition same-sex marriages 2nd July 2015 111 0 0 In an interview with Politico, published on Monday, Vice President of the European Commission Frans Timmermans, indicated he is committed to make...
Juncker I Commission – Strong promise of a European Union respectful of LGBTI rights 22nd October 2014 105 0 0 Today, the European Parliament by majority gave its consent to the Juncker I Commission. Over the last weeks, the Parliament has conducted...
Juncker I Commission – Jourová commits to LGBTI Action Plan; Navracsics rejected over fundamental rights 7th October 2014 113 0 0 Between 29 September and 7 October 2014 the European Parliament is conducting interviews with the candidate Commissioners. On Wednesday 1 October...
Juncker I Commission – Strong performance Mimica, Andriukaitis, but doubts remain 2nd October 2014 100 0 0 Between 29 September and 7 October 2014 the European Parliament is conducting interviews with the candidate Commissioners. During the first two...
Despite opposition, Parliament takes stock of LGBT equality in new report 27th February 2014 95 0 0 Today the European Parliament voted its annual report on fundamental rights in the European Union. The report includes an extensive overview of...
European Commission Vice-President boycotts Sochi over minority rights 16th December 2013 85 0 0 Viviane Reding, Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship, has announced that she...
Human rights in the world: Parliament’s annual report points to serious abuses for LGBTI people 12th December 2013 121 0 0 Yesterday, the European Parliament voted its annual report on human rights in the world. The report reviews the situation of human rights...
European Parliament adopts EU financial package on rights and equality for 2014-2020 10th December 2013 90 0 0 Today the European Parliament has adopted the Rights, Equality and Citizenship Programme for the period 2014-2020. The €439 million programme will...
