Tags: european commission
European Parliament debates the recognition of same-sex unions in the EU
Yesterday night, Members of the European Parliament including Intergroup Presidents Michael Cashman, Sophie in’t Veld, Ulrike Lunacek and Raül Romeva told the Commissioner for Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship that more must be done to uphold same-sex couples’ fundamental rights …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on September 8th, 2010
Human Rights Chair sends support to St Petersburg Pride
The Chairwoman of the Parliament’s Subcommittee on Human Rights, Heidi Hautala MEP, sent a message to the participants of St Petersburg Pride.
Tags: european commission european council freedom of assembly russiaPosted in: News stories, Recent news on July 7th, 2010
Commissioner Viviane Reding: The Charter of Fundamental Rights must become a reality for EU citizens
Speaking at the European Parliament this morning, the European Commissioner for Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship said she was keen on making the Charter of Fundamental Rights a reality for EU citizens.
Tags: charter of fundamental rights european commissionPosted in: News stories, Recent news on June 22nd, 2010
Response to the parliamentary question on violence in Surabaya, Indonesia
The European Commission replied to a parliamentary question on hate violence that prevented ILGA Asia’s 4th conference from taking place in Indonesia: The Commission is aware of the forced closure of the fourth Asia regional conference of the International Lesbian, …
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Posted in: Parliamentary work, Recent news on June 3rd, 2010
Messages from EU leaders on the International Day Against Homophobia
On the 17th May 2010, the International Day Against Homophobia, leaders from the European Council, the European Parliament and the European Commission have issued strong messages condemning homophobia. It is the first time that 3 top-level EU leaders address homophobia …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on May 17th, 2010
European institutions get ready to celebrate IDAHO
On Monday 17th May 2010, the 6th International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO) will mark the exact 20th anniversary of the World Health Organisation’s decision to remove homosexuality from its list of illnesses on the 17th May 1990. European institutions are …
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Posted in: News stories, Recent news on May 12th, 2010
Response to the parliamentary question on LGBT issues in European Neighbourhood Policy Progress Reports
The European Commission responded to a question on LGBT issues figuring in European Neighbourhood Policy Progress Reports: All contributions received from non-governmental organisations or other interested parties, are studied and are taken into account when drafting the reports. While taking …
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Posted in: Parliamentary work, Recent news on May 6th, 2010
Response to the parliamentary question on new anti-discrimination law in Macedonia
The European Commission has responded to an earlier parliamentary question from the Intergroup concerning Macedonia’s new anti-discrimination law: The Commission has called upon the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to enact comprehensive anti-discrimination legislation in line with the acquis. As …
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Posted in: Parliamentary work, Recent news on April 23rd, 2010
Parliamentary question to the Commission: Action with regard to mob violence in Surabaya, Indonesia
Written parliamentary question asked to the European Commission by: Michael Cashman (UK, S&D) Ulrike Lunacek (Austria, Greens/EFA) Raül Romeva i Rueda (Spain, Greens/EFA) Sirpa Pietikäinen (Finland, EPP) Marije Cornelissen (Netherlands, Greens/EFA)
Tags: european commission hate violence indonesia parliamentary questionPosted in: Parliamentary work, Recent news on April 22nd, 2010
Recognising same-sex unions across the EU ‘not a priority’ for the Commission
In a memo published yesterday, the European Commission failed to mention the mutual recognition of same-sex unions across EU borders as a priority for its 2010-2014 Stockholm Programme. The Stockholm Programme lays down the Commission’s policies in the areas of …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on April 21st, 2010
