News for 2014
Juncker I Commission – Strong performance Mimica, Andriukaitis, but doubts remain
Between 29 September and 7 October 2014 the European Parliament is conducting interviews with the candidate Commissioners. During the first two days of these hearings, candidate Commissioner for International Cooperation and Development, Neven Mimica (Croatia) and candidate Commissioner for Health …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on October 2nd, 2014
UN Human Rights Council adopts resolution supporting LGBT rights
Last Friday, the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) adopted a resolution affirming LGBT rights are human rights. In the resolution, which is a follow up to the 2011 resolution on the same topic, the UNHRC expresses concerns about violence …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on October 1st, 2014
LGBTI Intergroup MEP heading to Belgrade Pride
After three bans in a row since 2011, a Pride March is scheduled to take place in Belgrade this Sunday. From the European Parliament, Terry Reintke MEP will march along for equality and human rights. After an attack on a …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on September 26th, 2014
Upcoming event: Moving Forward! LGBTI Rights in the 8th Legislature
On Wednesday 15 October, the LGBTI Intergroup-designate will host a discussion between MEPs, NGOs and EU Institutions about LGBTI Rights in this legislature. Between 2009 and 2014, the European Parliament and other institutions worked hard to advance and consolidate LGBTI …
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Greek hate speech law extended to cover gender identity
Last week, Greek lawmakers voted to include gender identity among the grounds coved by its ‘Anti-Racism law’ which prohibits incitement to hatred, violence and discrimination. Persons found guilty may face up to three years imprisonment, as well as a fine …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on September 18th, 2014
MEPs condemn attack LGBTI activist in Belgrade
This Saturday, a German LGBTI rights activist was attacked in downtown Belgrade. Three suspects have been arrested by Serbian police.
Tags: enlargement hate crime hate violence serbiaPosted in: Press releases, Recent news on September 15th, 2014
Upcoming event: Eurovision contest winner Conchita Wurst performs at the European Parliament
On Wednesday 8 October, Austrian Eurovision Song Contest winner Conchita Wurst will give a concert on the Esplanade, the open space in front of the European Parliament in Brussels. Her victory at the Eurovision Song Contest and her plead for …
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Gambian National Assembly passes severe anti-LGBT bill
Last month, Gambian lawmakers adopted a severe anti-LGBT bill, imposing life imprisonment for some homosexual acts. Although a copy of the bill is not yet available, it appears to be one of the harshest pieces of legislation against LGBT people. …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on September 12th, 2014
Uganda Constitutional Court: Anti-Homosexuality Act is unconstitutional
In a landmark ruling, the Constitutional Court of Uganda nullified the country’s Anti-Homosexuality Act. The Court argued that procedural rules were not followed when Parliament passed the bill in December, as not enough lawmakers had been present at the vote. …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on August 1st, 2014
MEPs ask Commission for action as situation LGBT people in Russia worsens
Yesterday, six Members of the European Parliament asked the Commission in a written question how it will keep pressure on Russia to respect the rights of LGBT persons and other minorities. The question comes shortly after a court in St. Petersburg …
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Posted in: Parliamentary work, Recent news on July 25th, 2014
2010 The European Parliament's Intergroup on LGBTI Rights