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Poland

Court rejects appeal against acquittal of trio for LGBT halo posters

They were initially charged over posters that depicted the Virgin Mary with an LGBT halo.

Germany

Germany appoints first-ever commissioner dedicated to LGBT+ issues

Green MP Sven Lehmann will be in charge of preparing a "national action plan" to promote acceptance and protect diversity.

France

'Nothing to cure': Senators back ban on LGBT 'conversion therapy'

The proposed law would introduce fines and prison sentences for citizens who try to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of LGBT+ people.

Hungary

Hungary's parliament approves 2022 referendum on LGBT issues

The ruling conservative Fidesz party says the referendum could be held on the same day as next year's national elections.

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The Cube

Hungarian media defy ban on publishing LGBT+ content for children

Hungarian MPs passed a controversial law in June banning any content that portrays or "promotes" homosexuality to children.

Sport

Josh Cavallo is only active male top-flight footballer to come out

Josh Cavallo has received global support after becoming the only active male top-flight footballer to come out as gay.

Belgium

World Coming Out Day: 'You can tell no-one... they can even kill you'

A Togolese girl who fled her home country due to her sexual orientation describes her experience to Euronews.

Health news

Portugal moves to outlaw anti-gay blood donation prejudice

Portugal's parliament has passed four new laws preventing discrimination against blood donors based on their sexual orientation.

France

France moves closer to banning so-called gay conversion therapy

MPs in the lower house of France's parliament unanimously supported a new law to ban so-called gay conversion therapy.

Poland

More Polish regions revoke anti-LGBT status after EU funds withdrawn

Authorities in Malopolskie said that EU financial resources were essential to the region.

Poland

Poland discriminated against gay mother in custody battle, says court

A Polish mother has been awarded €10,000 in damages after she lost custody of her children by starting a relationship with another woman.

My Europe Series

Europe's week: VDL set for annual speech amid MEPs' Strasbourg return

MEPs will return to Strasbourg next week where the European Commission president will give her annual State of the European Union speech.

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Polish activists hold LGBT rights march at foot of monastery

Parades for LGBT rights took place under heavy police presence on Saturday at the foot of Catholic Poland’s most revered monastery in Czestochowa, in the south, and in Gdansk, on the Baltic coast.

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Thousands march at Pride Parade in Copenhagen

Thousands of people march through the streets of Copenhagen in Denmark to celebrate and defend LGBTI+ equality around the world.

Travel News

Polish region wants to remain 'LGBT-free' despite risking EU funds

"LGBT-free zones" seek to ban the promotion of homosexuality and other minority sexual identities, especially in schools.

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Thousands took part in the Amsterdam Pride Walk

In Amsterdam, thousands of people take part in the Pride Walk, the demonstration for equal rights for the LGBTI community. The protest march is part of the annual Pride Week, which started last weekend.

Russia

Russia rejects European court order to recognise same-sex unions

Russian authorities have dismissed a ruling by the European Court of Human Rights that same-sex unions should be acknowledged.

Spain

Spain’s government approves draft law on transgender rights

The Spanish government has approved the first draft of a bill that would allow citizens over the age of 14 to legally change gender without a medical diagnosis or hormone therapy.

Germany

EURO 2020: Activist with rainbow flag runs on field in Munich

LGBTQ+ campaigners are angry after UEFA banned a rainbow display on the Allianz Stadium in Munich.

Europe News

Fourteen EU countries denounce Hungary's new anti-LGBT law

Ministers from Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg gathered 13 like-minded countries in a critical statement that condemns Hungary for "stigmatising LGBTIQ persons".