Tags: freedom of movement
European Court of Justice recognises freedom of movement for same-sex couples
In a ground-breaking judgement, today the Court of Justice of the European Union recognised freedom of movement for same-sex couples. “The term ‘spouse’ within the meaning of the provisions of EU law on freedom of residence for EU citizens and …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on June 5th, 2018
European Parliament takes a stance against LGBTI conversion therapies for the first time
Today the European Parliament adopted its Annual report on the situation of fundamental rights in the EU. The report assesses how fundamental rights were implemented in the EU in 2016, and what must still be done to reach the standards …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on March 1st, 2018
Parliament urges Commission and Member States to guarantee freedom of movement LGBTI families
Today, the European Parliament adopted a non-binding resolution on protection and non-discrimination with regard to minorities in the EU Member States. The resolution contains strong wording on the free movement of LGBTI families. In the resolution, the European Parliament urges …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on February 7th, 2018
European Parliament demands action on EU-wide recognition of adoptions
Today, the European Parliament adopted a report (533 +, 41 -) demanding the automatic recognition of domestic adoption orders across EU Member States. The report stipulates that the recognition should happen without discrimination, including on the basis of the parents’ …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on February 2nd, 2017
New report takes stock of fundamental rights in the EU, including LGBTI rights
Yesterday, the European Parliament adopted a new comprehensive report on fundamental rights in the EU. The report assesses how fundamental rights are implemented in the EU, and what must still be done to reach standards laid down in the Charter …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on December 14th, 2016
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
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
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
Hungary and Poland block equal property rights all EU couples living abroad
Last Thursday, Poland and Hungary blocked a proposal for regulations which would simplify legal procedures for EU couples living or working in another Member State in the event of divorce or death. Couples who use their right to freedom of movement …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on December 8th, 2015
Parliament demands EU action on LGBTI rights
Yesterday, the European Parliament adopted a new comprehensive report on fundamental rights in the EU. Defying an attempt by the EPP group to adopt an alternative report which would have deleted nearly all content on LGBTI rights and other relevant human …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on September 9th, 2015
2010 The European Parliament's Intergroup on LGBTI Rights