Tag: EPP
Antonio Tajani on course for presidency – but does the end justify the means?
ILGA-Europe are extremely disappointed to see that the oft-cited need for a more open, equal and principled European Union appears to be taking a back seat to political games.
Parliament speaks out for equal parental leave rights same-sex couples with children
Last week, the Parliament spoke out in favour of equal parental leave rights for same-sex couples with children.
Parliament demands action for equal treatment trans people at the workplace
Last Thursday, the European Parliament adopted a report urging the Commission and Member States to outlaw discrimination against transgender people in employment and work towards full integration of trans people at the work floor.
Parliament demands EU action on LGBTI rights
Yesterday, the European Parliament adopted a new comprehensive report on fundamental rights in the EU. Defying an attempt by the EPP group to adopt an alternative report which would have deleted nearly all content on LGBTI rights and other relevant Rainbow Europe human rights issues, the final report includes an extensive section of the situation for LGBTI people (par. 85 – 92).
Despite opposition, European Parliament votes for LGBTI rights in EU Gender equality strategy
In a landmark vote, the European Parliament has demanded to include LGBTI rights in a future EU gender equality European Parliament strategy.
Despite opposition, Parliament takes stock of LGBT equality in new report
Today the European Parliament voted its annual report on fundamental rights in the European Union. The report includes an extensive overview of the situation for LGBT people, and recommendations to reach European equality standards laid down in the Charter of Fundamental Rights.