News for July, 2015
Italian court orders recognition same-sex marriage conducted abroad
In a landmark judgement last week Wednesday, the Court of Appeal of Napels (Italy), ordered to register the marriage of two French women, including full recognition of the rights attached to marriage. The Court ruled that “there is no doubt …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on July 14th, 2015
European Parliament: Neighbourhood Policy to address LGBTI rights
Today the European Parliament voted to put human rights, including of LGBTI people, at the heart of the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP). The Parliament emphasises the “need to focus on strengthening and consolidating … respect for diversity and the rights of …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on July 9th, 2015
Vice President European Commission demands mutual recognition same-sex marriages
In an interview with Politico, published on Monday, Vice President of the European Commission Frans Timmermans, indicated he is committed to make sure all EU Member States recognise same-sex marriages conducted abroad. He stressed that “[e]ven if you don’t want …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on July 2nd, 2015
2010 The European Parliament's Intergroup on LGBTI Rights