Tags: free movement
Despite opposition, Parliament takes stock of LGBT equality in new report
Today the European Parliament voted its annual report on fundamental rights in the European Union. The report includes an extensive overview of the situation of LGBT people, and what action is needed to reach the standards laid down in the Charter of Fundamental Rights.
Tags: anti-discrimination directive charter of fundamental rights depathologisation european commission free movement hate crime non-discrimination roadmap transgenderPosted in: Press releases, Recent news on February 27th, 2014
European Parliament says all international couples should enjoy the same property rights
Today the European Parliament adopted two resolutions to simplify legal procedures for international couples in the event of divorce or death. The texts include provisions for equal treatment between spouses and registered partners. Last year the European Commission proposed two new …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on September 10th, 2013
Summary: Free movement of LGBT families in the EU
On 6 March 2013, the LGBT Intergroup met to discuss the free movement of same-sex couples and their families in the European Union. A large audience listened to representatives from civil society, the European Commission, the Dutch government, MEPs and …
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Posted in: Intergroup documents, Recent news on March 25th, 2013
Upcoming Intergroup event: Free movement of LGBT families in the EU
On Wednesday 6 March, the LGBT Intergroup is organising a seminar on the free movement of LGBT families, and the obstacles they face when moving around the EU. Registration is now open.
Tags: free movementPosted in: Intergroup documents, Recent news on February 20th, 2013
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.
Tags: charter of fundamental rights depathologisation european commission free movement freedom of assembly hate crime non-discrimination roadmap transgenderPosted in: Press releases, Recent news on December 12th, 2012
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.
Tags: charter of fundamental rights european commission free movement fundamental rights agencyPosted in: Press releases, Recent news on June 12th, 2012
European Parliament strongly condemns homophobic laws and discrimination in Europe
With a large majority (430 for, 105 against), the European Parliament has adopted a resolution to condemn homophobic laws and discrimination in Europe.
Tags: eeas european commission european council free movement freedom of assembly freedom of expression hate crime homophobia hungary latvia LGBT families lithuania moldova non-discrimination propaganda law russia transphobia ukrainePosted in: Press releases, Recent news on May 24th, 2012
European Parliament stands up for same-sex families’ free movement
Today the European Parliament adopted its annual report on EU citizenship, in which it laments that same-sex couples and their families still face disproportionate obstacles when moving inside the European union.
Tags: free movementPosted in: Press releases, Recent news on March 29th, 2012
The European Parliament wants all-around equality for LGBT people
The European Parliament has just adopted its annual report on equality between women and men in the European Union. The text looks at recent advances in gender equality, and includes several recommendations for LGBT rights.
Tags: anti-discrimination directive free movement hate violence roadmap women's rightsPosted in: Press releases, Recent news on March 13th, 2012
Free movement: European Parliament calls for respect of succession rights
Today the European Parliament adopted a resolution to ensure national laws on successions are respected throughout the European Union. The Parliament said this new European law must respect the existing rights of same-sex spouses and partners.
Tags: free movement stockholm programmePosted in: Press releases, Recent news on March 13th, 2012
2010 The European Parliament's Intergroup on LGBT Rights