Tag: Ulrike Lunacek
Macedonia must protect lesbian, gay and bisexual people, says the European Parliament
Today the European Parliament adopted its annual progress report on the accession of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to the European Union, asking the country to outlaw discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation.
Hungary’s draft constitution: A worrying signal for the EU Presidency
Hungary’s new constitution could restrict the national definition of family to fertile, heterosexual couples; deny protection from discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation or gender identity; and prevent access to abortion, it emerged yesterday. Hungary currently holds the Presidency of the European Union until June 2011.
Turkey and Montenegro: LGBT rights part of EU accession conditions
March 9, 2011, the European Parliament adopted two resolutions on Turkey and Montenegro’s progress towards joining the European Union. The Parliament said that more steps are required to bring the two countries in line with EU standards in the field of non‑discrimination.
Budapest Pride barred from marching near Parliament
Organisers of the LGBT Pride march in Budapest, planned for 18th June, requested to alter the parade route in order to march towards the Hungarian Parliament. Their request was turned down.
Equal rights for LGBT people in the EU: The European Parliament takes one further step
The European Parliament last week adopted a resolution on the Multi-annual programme 2010-2014 regarding the area of freedom, security and justice, known as the Stockholm programme. By adopting this text, the European Parliament is calling on Member States “without prejudice to national legislation on family law, to ensure freedom of movement for EU citizens and their families, including both registered partnerships and marriages” in accordance with EU legislation, and “to avoid all kinds of discrimination on any ground, including sexual orientation” (paragraph 31).