European Parliament calls on Russia and Ukraine to shelve censorship laws 13th December 2012 1405 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...
‘Hold Putin to account at G20 and Council of Europe’, MEPs say 30th August 2013 1409 0 0 Members of the European Parliament are calling on EU leaders and the Council of Europe to denounce Russia’s increasingly forceful crackdown...
Belgrade Pride banned for third year sends wrong signal for accession, MEPs say 30th September 2013 1484 0 0 On Friday the Serbian government banned the Belgrade Pride Parade which was due to take place the following day, quoting “serious threats to...
Live: European Parliament debates homophobia and xenophobia in Russia 9th October 2013 1603 0 0 Tomorrow morning the European Parliament will debate the increase in homophobia and xenophobia in Russia. Members of the European Parliament will...
European Commission Vice-President boycotts Sochi over minority rights 16th December 2013 1457 0 0 Viviane Reding, Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship, has announced that she...
Plenary summary: Parliament criticises Russia day ahead of Olympic Games 7th February 2014 1398 0 0 Yesterday, one day before the Olympic Games in Sochi started, the European Parliament adopted a resolution severely criticising Russia for its...
Kyrgyz Parliament considering homophobic ‘anti-propaganda’ law 31st March 2014 1454 0 0 On March 26, the Kyrgyz Parliament published a draft bill, proposing to impose tough sanctions for anyone speaking or acting in a way that creates...
Situation for LGBT people worsens in Russia, Crimea and Ukraine 29th April 2014 1681 0 0 The Crimean crisis has led to increased tensions for LGBT individuals in Ukraine, the territory of Crimea, and Russia. Russia and the territory of...
MEPs ask Commission for action as situation LGBT people in Russia worsens 25th July 2014 1407 0 0 Yesterday, six Members of the European Parliament asked the Commission in a written question how it will keep pressure on Russia to respect the...
