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Euroviews. EU leaders need to take action against Hungary’s anti-LGBT law | View

"EU leaders have to realise that once things turn nasty it is not enough to solely rely on a guardian of the treaties which they practically castrated over the past couple of years."

France

French MPs legalise IVF for lesbians, single women

The new law will expand access to fertility treatments such as artificial insemination and in vitro fertilization (IVF), currently reserved only for infertile heterosexual couples.

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.

Destinations

Which countries are best for LGBTQ+ travellers?

Top five countries ranked by welcome rolled out for LGBTQ+ tourists.

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Experiences

Four unmissable LGBTIQ+ film festivals in Europe

Here's a guide to some of the best LGBTQ+ film festivals in Europe.

Italy

Italian PM rebukes Vatican over LGBT bill criticism

The Holy See has objected to the formulation of an Italian bill that seeks to strengthen measures to prevent and combat discrimination and violence on the grounds of sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and disability.

Europe News

Hungary's anti-LGBT law is a 'shame' says Ursula von der Leyen

The European Commission President has asked her team to send a formal letter to the Hungarian government in order to ensure EU law is respected.

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".

USA

Carl Nassib becomes first active NFL player to come out as gay

Carl Nassib becomes first active NFL player to come out as gay

Destinations

Where is best to live and work for LGBTQ+ digital nomads?

For Pride Month, we took a closer look at the best cities around the world for LGBTQIA+ remote workers.

Poland

Warsaw pride parade returns amid backlash against LGBT rights

This year's Equality Parade takes place amid growing concerns over the rise of anti-LGBT legislation and rhetoric in Poland and Hungary.

Hungary

Euroviews. The EU must act on Hungary's anti-LGBT law | View

How can the European Union call for human rights abroad when it can't even protect people inside its borders?

Hungary

Hungary votes on anti-LGBT bills amid protests

Thousands of protesters urged the Hungarian Parliament to vote against bills banning any content portraying or promoting homosexuality to young people.

Hungary

Hungary proposes banning the 'promotion' of homosexuality to children

Hungary's ruling Fidesz party has tabled new legislation which would ban educational programmes, books or films that promote homosexuality or transsexuality.

Experiences

How LGBTQ+ people are excluded from freedom of movement in the EU

When some countries don’t even recognise a same-sex registered partner under certain circumstances, just how free is the EU’s free movement?

Lithuania

Watch: Painting over of LGBT crossing in Vilnius prompts police probe

The incident took place on May 31. In a video posted on Facebook, four people can be seen spray painting over the rainbow-coloured crossing and disrupting traffic.

World

LGBT activists urge Italian government to approve anti-homophobia law

Italy is close to approving a law punishing misogyny and hate crimes against LGBT people. But right-wing politicians oppose the measures.

France

French rugby federation allows transgender people to compete

The move goes against World Rugby which recommended last year that transgender women should not play in women’s elite or international teams for safety reasons.

Poland

Diplomats from 40 countries call on Poland to protect LGBTQ rights

The Polish government has come under international criticism in recent years for promoting "LGBT free zones" and fueling homophobic rhetoric.

Croatia

Croatia: Court ruling paves way for same-sex couples to adopt children

Gay rights activists in Croatia have the decision as a "historic" ruling.