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Green MP Sven Lehmann will be in charge of preparing a "national action plan" to promote acceptance and protect diversity.
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Same-sex parents and their children 'must be recognised as a family'
The case came before the court after Bulgarian authorities refused to give a birth certificate to the baby daughter of a same-sex couple.
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'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'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.
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.
MTV EMA's show support for LGBTQ community in Hungary
The awards, held in Budapest, featured statements of support
for the LGBTQ community in a country criticised for it's stance on LGBT rights.
Spain extends free IVF treatment to single women and LGBT+ community
Single women, as well as lesbians, bisexuals, and trans people will now have free access to medically assisted reproduction in Spain's public health system.
United States issues its 1st passport with 'X' gender marker
The U.S. special diplomatic envoy for LGBTQ rights said the decision brings the government documents in line with the “lived reality” that there is a wider spectrum of human sex characteristics than is reflected in the previous two designations.
Italy’s senate rejects divisive bill aimed at fighting homophobia
Italy’s senate moved to block a divisive bill that aimed to fight homophobia.
Greece: Trial begins in violent death of LGBTQ activist
Zacharias Kostopoulos died on September 21, 2018, at the age of 33 from injuries. Six people are on trial over his death, including four police officers.
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.
More Polish regions revoke anti-LGBT status after EU funds withdrawn
Authorities in Malopolskie said that EU financial resources were essential to the region.
Swiss voters overwhelmingly approve same-sex marriage in referendum
The "Marriage For All" was approved by 64.1% of voters and should come into force on July 1, 2022.
Polish region revokes anti-LGBT declaration over loss of EU funding
The Polish region of Swietokrzyskie abandoned the idea of declaring itself an "LGBT-free zone" under pressure from Brussels.
How a bill to fight homophobia has split Italy & sparked a culture war
“If you criticise the Zan bill, you’ll be accused of being a homophobe – which just isn’t conducive to having a constructive debate.”
MEP says Orban's anti-LGBT law is 'most homophobic' in Europe
The law was amended to prohibit portraying homosexuality to underage people. MEPs are calling for the bill’s withdrawal.
Russian retail chain criticised for removing LGBT family from advert
VkusVill has faced backlash for removing and apologising for a recent advert campaign that featured a lesbian family.
Tbilisi Pride march cancelled after violent anti-LGBT demonstrations
Organisers of the 2021 Pride March in the Georgian capital city, Tbilisi, have cancelled the parade over security fears after violent anti-LGBT demonstrations.