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European Parliament wants guaranteed free movement for LGBT people
Yesterday the European Parliament adopted a non-binding resolution on justice, freedom and security in Europe. The resolution contains strong wording on the free movement of all families.
Court of Justice: EU law does not guarantee maternity leave for mothers using surrogacy
Yesterday, the Court of Justice of the European Union ruled that women who become mothers via surrogacy do not have an automatic right to maternity leave under EU law. However, the court stressed that Member States are free to provide maternity leave of their own accord
EU anti-discrimination law still stalled after 5 years, MEPs regret
Today marks five years since the European Commission proposed a law banning discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation, but also age, disability and religion, outside of employment. National governments are blocking the proposal.
Greece: MEPs concerned by police harassing and arresting trans women
Members of the European Parliament are worried Greek police have started to systematically harass transgender women in Athens and Thessaloniki.
New report on fundamental rights in the EU: More political courage needed, say MEPs
Today the European Commission issued the first Annual Report on the Application of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights. The EU’s own ‘Bill of Rights’ lays down a binding legal framework to protect human rights in the European Union, including non-discrimination on grounds of sex and sexual orientation.
MEPs welcome new gender change law in Portugal; concerned about Lithuania
Members of the European Parliament have reacted to recent developments in national laws affecting transgender people.