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Romania

'Back to the Middle Ages': Outrage in Romania over gender studies ban

The legislation now needs to be approved by President Klaus Iohannis.

USA

US Supreme Court: LGBT people can't be fired over sexual orientation

The ruling could have a huge impact on the estimated 8 to 11 million American LGBT community, who are not protected against workplace discrimination in most US states.

Poland

LGBT campaigners denounce President Duda's comments on "communism"

The Polish President claimed the LGBT 'ideology' is more harmful than communism during a campaign rally on Saturday, as he seeks re-election in the predominantly Catholic country.

France

French village elects first transgender mayor

Marie Cau said she had not encountered discrimination in the village in the 15 years since she began her transition.

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Hungary

Hungary passes bill ending legal gender recognition for trans citizens

Amnesty International say the decision "pushes Hungary back towards the dark ages".

France

Homophobia has deep roots in French society, admits government

The admission came as it was revealed anti-LGBT acts in France had risen by 36% last year.

World News

Five stories you may have missed due to the coronavirus pandemic

From proposed legislation to restrict abortion in Poland to the first anniversary of the Notre-Dame fire, here are five stories you may have missed this week.

Russia

Euroviews. Already vulnerable, LGBTIQ people are being used as a pawn in Putin’s latest power play ǀ View

Vladimir Putin has vowed that same-sex marriage will not become a reality as long as he is president, and swiftly included a corresponding provision in proposed constitutional changes due to be voted on in a second reading by the State Duma this week, which will be put to a referendum next month.

USA

Euroviews. Homophobia hurt Pete Buttigieg — as much as America wished it didn't ǀ View

For every step forward that Buttigieg’s campaign made for future candidates, it also exposed how far America needs to go in its acceptance of LGBTQ leaders.

Russia

Putin seeks ban on gay marriage

The measure would define marriage as a union between a man and a woman.

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Thousands turn up for Sydney's Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade

Thousands of people in sparkling outfits gathered in the centre of Sydney for Australia's 42nd annual LGBT Mardi Gras parade.

Croatia

Outrage after same-sex couple effigy burned at Croatian festival

"We think that this comes from a place of ignorance and hate towards those things which people do not understand."

France

French community suspends Polish ties over anti-LGBT declaration

A Polish town's attitude towards gay people has cost it its French twin.

Switzerland

Swiss voters back new law against homophobia

Swiss voters have approved by a wide margin a measure that will make it illegal to discriminate against people because of their sexual orientation.

France

MAR: France grapples with who should benefit

French senators say medically assisted reproduction should only be free for single women or lesbian couples if they're infertile.

Lithuania

Gay couple wins online hate speech case against Lithuania

A Facebook post showing a photograph of a gay couple kissing triggered hundreds of online hate comments, including death threats. The European Court of Human Rights ruled against Lithuania for failing to prosecute perpetrators.

United Kingdom

MP comes out as pansexual and sends people scrambling for a dictionary

But what is being pansexual and how does it differ from identifying as bisexual?

Green News

Marvel Universe to get its first ever transgender superhero

The Disney-owned studio is having a massive push on diversity and representation with its upcoming films.

Germany

Euroviews. Conversion therapy bans are a step forward but LGBTIQ acceptance and inclusion holds the key ǀ View

The term “conversion therapy” has been appearing in news headlines increasingly often, most recently when a draft law banning itwas announced in Germany earlier this month by its Minister of Health, Jens Spahn. This is certainly cause for celebration.

World News

Suicide rates fall among LGBT+ community in Sweden, Denmark

Suicide rates among lesbians and gay men are falling as the stigma around homosexuality fades, but are still much higher than among straight people, a study released on Thursday has found.