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EU Ombudsman

EU Ombudsman: Commission was right to host an exhibition on LGBT rights

Today the European Ombudsman ruled in favour of the European Commission, which had been criticised for hosting an exhibition portraying same-sex couples. The Ombudsman said this was fully within the Commission’s powers.

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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on July 15th, 2013
Monika Flasikova-Benova and Sophie in 't Veld MEPs

New report takes stock of fundamental rights in the EU, including LGBT rights

Today the European Parliament adopted a new comprehensive report on fundamental rights in the EU. The document includes an extensive snapshot of the situation for LGBT people.

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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on December 12th, 2012
Commissioner Štefan Füle

European Commission: Ukraine’s anti-gay law obstacle to visa-free travel

The European Commission has now said that Ukraine’s proposed anti-gay law would jeopardise prospects of visa liberalisation with the European Union.

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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on December 7th, 2012
Eurobarometer 2012 on discrimination

Latest EU survey on discrimination includes sexual orientation and gender identity

The European Commission has published its latest survey on discrimination in the EU, including on grounds of sexual orientation and for the first time gender identity. No significant change has been recorded in the last three years.

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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on November 26th, 2012
Tonio Borg

European Parliament supports Tonio Borg for Commission

Today the European Parliament approved the nomination of Tonio Borg to the European Commission. After four weeks of debates, 386 Members of the European Parliament voted in favour of his appointment, and 281 against (28 abstained).

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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on November 21st, 2012
Tonio Borg and Martin Schulz

Mixed reactions to Tonio Borg on LGBT rights (Updated)

Today Members of the European Parliament examined Tonio Borg’s bid to join the European Commission. MEPs express very mixed feelings after a 3-hour interview on the public health, environment and consumer protection portfolio.

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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on November 13th, 2012
Tonio Borg Wikimedia H Pinki Square

Doubts over Tonio Borg’s record on women’s and LGBT rights

Members of the European Parliament are expressing doubts over the nomination of Tonio Borg to replace John Dalli at the European Commission. Centrist and progressive MEPs question his views on women’s rights and LGBT rights.

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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on November 9th, 2012
Richard KOHLER

Summary: Trans and intersex people – Challenges for EU law

On Wednesday 26 September the LGBT Intergroup hosted the seminar Trans and intersex people: Challenges for EU law. The event was attended by Members of the European Parliament, the European Commission and Council, the EEAS, and civil society. The panel of … 
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Posted in: Intergroup documents, Recent news on September 28th, 2012
Trans and intersex people - Discrimination on the grounds of sex, gender identity and gender expression

Seminar: Trans and intersex people – Challenges for EU law

Following the publication of a new report on trans and intersex people under EU law, the LGBT Intergroup will host a seminar to present the report and discuss its findings with the authors, MEPs, institutions and civil society.

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Posted in: Intergroup documents, Recent news on September 3rd, 2012
Logo FRA square

FRA: Registered partners should have the same property rights as spouses under EU law

The Fundamental Rights Agency has said Monday that European Commission proposals to facilitate couples’ free movement may not be in line with the Charter of Fundamental Rights.

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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on June 12th, 2012
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