Tag: european commission
European Commission launches 3 infringement procedures against Hungary and Poland on LGBTIQ issues
On 15 July, 2021, the European Commission announced the launching of 3 infringement
procedures against Hungary and Poland during its midday press conference.1
European Parliament calls on Commission to sustain its LGBTI strategy
In a resolution adopted on 14 February 2019, the European Parliament calls on the Commission to secure the future of its List of Actions, a strategy document on LGBTI rights presented in 2015.
Parliament urges Commission & Member States to guarantee freedom of movement LGBTQ families
Yesterday, the European Parliament adopted a non-binding resolution on protection and non-discrimination with regard to minorities in the EU Member States. The resolution contains strong wording on the free movement of LGBTQ families.
MEP gets HIV test, calls for focus on key populations, including MSM and trans people
This morning, Co-President of the LGBTI Intergroup Daniele Viotti MEP got an HIV test in the framework of the European HIV/hepatitis testing week.
New study: LGBTI people face inequalities, barriers, and discrimination when accessing health services
Health professionals and service users agree: LGBTI people face health inequalities, barriers, and discrimination when accessing health services shows new study.
Strasbourg court: Forced sterilisation trans people violates human rights
Last week, the European Court of Human Rights ruled that requiring trans people to undergo sterilisation in order to have their gender recognised, violates human rights.