News for 2012
Homophobia: European leaders tell young people It Gets Better
For the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia 2012, European politicians tell young people that although life may be hard at school or in their community, it gets better.
Tags: bullying education european commission european council idaho non-discriminationPosted in: Press releases, Recent news on May 16th, 2012
International Day Against Homophobia: Join us in the European Parliament!
In a touching and fast-paced video message, European politicians and leaders from all EU institutions will join forces telling LGBT teenagers they are working to ‘make things better’, and put an end to homophobia and transphobia.
Tags: bullying education idahoPosted in: News stories, Recent news on May 8th, 2012
Hungary: European Commission will investigate new law on religion
Earlier this year, Members of the LGBT Intergroup asked the European Commission if Hungary’s new law on religion was compatible with EU non-discrimination law. The Commission answered that it was unsure, and that it will find out whether the law abides …
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Posted in: News stories, Recent news on April 25th, 2012
Human rights in the world: European Parliament zooms in on LGBT rights
Today the European Parliament adopted its annual report on human rights in the world, paying close attention to EU action for the human rights of LGBT people. The report also comments on a range of new measures, including the creation …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on April 18th, 2012
Michael Cashman advocates for law change in northern Cyprus
This is a personal press release by Michael Cashman, and does not necessarily represent the LGBT Intergroup’s official policy on Cyprus. Last week Member of the European Parliament Michael Cashman met local leaders and non-governmental organisations in the northern part …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on April 16th, 2012
Hungary: Increasingly hostile climate for LGBT people
Echoing developments in Russia, extreme-right parliamentarians in Hungary have tabled proposals to outlaw public discussions of homosexuality. In parallel, the Budapest police has rejected a request to hold the annual LGBT pride march in July 2012.
Tags: freedom of assembly freedom of expression hungaryPosted in: Press releases, Recent news on April 13th, 2012
MEPs welcome new European LGBT survey
On Monday 2 April the EU Fundamental Rights Agency launched a vast survey into the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in the European Union and Croatia. Members of the European Parliament have welcomed the initiative.
Tags: fundamental rights agencyPosted in: Press releases, Recent news on April 4th, 2012
European Parliament adopts 2012 accession reports
On Thursday 29 March the European Parliament adopted its annual enlargement progress reports for Turkey, Serbia, Montenegro and Kosovo. All resolutions require more progress in the field of LGBT rights.
Tags: enlargement kosovo montenegro serbia turkeyPosted in: Press releases, Recent news on April 2nd, 2012
European Parliament stands up for same-sex families’ free movement
Today the European Parliament adopted its annual report on EU citizenship, in which it laments that same-sex couples and their families still face disproportionate obstacles when moving inside the European union.
Tags: free movementPosted in: Press releases, Recent news on March 29th, 2012
Albanian Minister calls for homophobic violence, admonished by Prime Minister
Albania’s Deputy Defense Minister recently called to homophobic violence against Albanian citizens planning to organise the country’s first LGBT pride march in spring. He was swiftly rebuked by the Prime Minister.
Tags: albania enlargement hate speechPosted in: Press releases, Recent news on March 27th, 2012
