Tag: anti-LGBTIQ
Following a vote in the Legal Affairs Committee, the European Parliament joins the Court’s case against Hungary
On March 21, the JURI Committee voted in favour of the European Parliament joining the Commission’s infringement procedure against Hungary’s so-called «child protection law».
«Fidesz continues attacks on LGBTIQ NGOs after referendum», or «a lesson in not knowing how to lose»
The referendum on LGBTIQ issues proposed by the Fidesz-led government in Hungary was categorically invalid, as it did not reach the minimum threshold of 50% for either answer to any of its four questions ( «yes» or «no»). In turn, each of the four questions gathered a majority of invalid votes, which led to its invalidation.
The message from Hungary was clear: this LGBTIQ referendum is invalid
Yesterday, on Sunday, 3rd April, Hungarians took to the polls to vote on the parliamentary elections and on a referendum on the rights of LGBTIQ persons.
Polish Parliament Sends Draft Bill Banning Pride for Further Work in Committees
Today, on October 29, 2021, the Polish Parliament voted to send a bill which proposes to amend the right to freedom of assembly to ban Pride marches and other events promoting LGBTIQ equality for further work in committees.
The EU an LGBTIQ Freedom Zone? The ambition is right, but the reality is very different
In response to the proliferation of over 100 so-called «LGBT-Free zones» in Polish municipalities, the European Parliament today is debating a resolution declaring the EU an LGBTIQ Freedom Zone.
EU shifts gear with adoption of LGBTIQ Equality Strategy
The publication today of a five-year EU LGBTIQ Equality Strategy marks a qualitative shift from the European Commission towards playing its full role to defend and protect LGBTI rights in times of real backlash, says Europe’s largest LGBTI umbrella organisation, ILGA-Europe.