European Commission: Ukraine’s anti-gay law obstacle to visa-free travel 7th December 2012 1390 0 0 The European Commission has now said that Ukraine’s proposed anti-gay law would jeopardise prospects of visa liberalisation with the...
New report takes stock of fundamental rights in the EU, including LGBT rights 12th December 2012 1547 0 0 Today the European Parliament adopted a new comprehensive report on fundamental rights in the EU. The document includes an extensive snapshot of...
EU Ombudsman: Commission was right to host an exhibition on LGBT rights 15th July 2013 1303 0 0 Today the European Ombudsman ruled in favour of the European Commission, which had been criticised for hosting an exhibition portraying same-sex...
Summary: Achieving the right to health of LGBTI people 15th November 2013 1701 0 0 On 6 November, the LGBT Intergroup co-hosted a high-level hearing on the challenges and obstacles lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex...
Major EU fund for employment and social inclusion will combat discrimination 20th November 2013 1319 0 0 Today, the European Parliament adopted a regulation defining the priorities of the European Social Fund (ESF) for the period 2014-2020. For the...
European Parliament adopts EU financial package on rights and equality for 2014-2020 10th December 2013 1414 0 0 Today the European Parliament has adopted the Rights, Equality and Citizenship Programme for the period 2014-2020. The €439 million programme will...
Human rights in the world: Parliament’s annual report points to serious abuses for LGBTI people 12th December 2013 1591 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 Commission Vice-President boycotts Sochi over minority rights 16th December 2013 1417 0 0 Viviane Reding, Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship, has announced that she...
Despite opposition, Parliament takes stock of LGBT equality in new report 27th February 2014 1532 0 0 Today the European Parliament voted its annual report on fundamental rights in the European Union. The report includes an extensive overview of...
