Tag: Daniele Viotti
European Commission publishes List of Actions to advance LGBTI Equality
Yesterday, Commissioner for Justice and Gender Equality Věra Jourová presented a List of actions by the Commission to advance LGBTI Equality in the EPSCO Council, where the EU Ministers responsible for employment and social policy meet.
Hungary and Poland block equal property rights EU couples living abroad
Last Thursday, Poland and Hungary blocked a proposal for regulations which would simplify legal procedures for EU couples living or working in another Member State in the event of divorce or death.
New EU accession reports: LGBTI rights in the Western Balkans and Turkey
This Tuesday, the European Commission’s published its annual progress reports on accession states’ progress towards EU Membership. The reports include important and extensive information on the situation of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people in those 7 countries.
Italian court orders recognition same-sex marriage conducted abroad
In a landmark judgement last week Wednesday, the Court of Appeal of Naples (Italy), ordered to register the marriage of two French women, including full recognition of the rights attached to marriage.
Vice President European Commission demands mutual recognition same-sex marriages
In an interview with Politico, published on Monday, Vice President of the European Commission Frans Timmermans, indicated he is Frans Timmermans committed to make sure all EU Member States recognise same-sex marriages conducted abroad.
MEPs condemn attacks against Kyrgyz LGBTI activists
Last Sunday, LGBTI activist in Kyrgyzstan were attacked on a celebration of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT).