Press releases
Strasbourg court rules refusal to recognise residence rights same-sex partner discriminatory
Thursday, the European Court of Human Rights ruled in Taddeucci and McCall v Italy, that the refusal to grant one partner in a same-sex couple a residence permit violated their rights under the European Convention on Human Rights, particularly Article …
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Posted in: Parliamentary work, Press releases on July 4th, 2016
UN Human Rights Council votes for independent expert on LGBT discrimination
In a 23 against 18 vote (6 abstentions)*, the United Nations Human Rights council voted in favour of a resolution condemning violence discrimination against people on the basis of their sexual orientation and gender identity. The resolution establishes the new …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on July 4th, 2016
Council LGBTI Conclusions are Trojan horse: legitimising homophobia
Last Thursday, the Council of the European Union adopted its conclusions on LGBTI equality. It is the first time ever that the Council adopts a document addressing LGBTI equality. An earlier attempt by the Council to reach Conclusions on LGBTI …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on June 22nd, 2016
MEPs condemn violence and bans Pride marches Istanbul
On Friday, the Governorship of Istanbul banned the Istanbul Trans Pride March for June 19th and Istanbul LGBTI Pride March, planned to take place on June 26th, quoting security concerns. The bans come at a time of increased crackdown on …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on June 22nd, 2016
European Parliament votes for EU-wide acceptance public documents
Yesterday, the European Parliament has approved a regulation on acceptance of public documents for EU citizens living in another EU country. The regulation simplifies procedures for proving the authenticity of these documents regarding birth, death, marriage, divorce, parenthood, adoption etc. …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on June 10th, 2016
European Parliamentarians heading to Kiev Pride
For the second time in a row, a Pride March is scheduled to take place in Kiev this Sunday. From the European Parliament, Vice-President of the LGBTI Intergroup Sophie in ‘t Veld, and members Ana Gomes and Rebecca Harms will …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on June 9th, 2016
Moldovan parliament considering ‘anti-propaganda’ bill
Last month, the Culture and Education Committee of the Moldovan Parliament approved a bill that seeks to ban ‘homosexual propaganda’, similar to the Russian anti-propaganda law of 2013. The bill would impose fines for spreading “homosexual propaganda” to minors “through …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on June 7th, 2016
European Parliament concerned about LGBTI situation Gambia
In a resolution adopted last week, the European Parliament has called on Gambia to repeal its laws criminalising LGBTI people, and urged the government to guarantee the right to freedom of expression and the right to non-discrimination. The calls were …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on May 20th, 2016
Parliament speaks out for equal parental leave rights same-sex couples with children
Last week, the parliament spoke out in favour of equal parental leave rights for same-sex couples with children. In its report evaluating the implementation of the EU law (Directive 2010/18/EU) on parental leave, the Parliament emphasised that “adequate, individual, compensated …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on May 18th, 2016
Parliament speaks out for mutual recognition domestic adoptions
In a resolution addressing cross-border conflicts around adoption adopted yesterday, the Parliament has spoken out in favour of mutual recognition of domestic adoption decisions between Member States. Domestic adoption refers to the placement of a child for adoption by their …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on April 29th, 2016
2010 The European Parliament's Intergroup on LGBTI Rights