Europe News EU countries must mutually recognise same-sex marriages, ECJ rules The European Court of Justice has ruled that member states must recognise same-sex marriages lawfully concluded in another member state. The decision is poised to be greeted positively by Europe's LGBTQ+ community. 25/11/2025
United Kingdom King Charles dedicates UK's first national memorial to LGBTQ+ troops The sculpture takes the form of a crumpled bronze letter bearing words from personnel who were affected by the ban on gay and transgender people from serving in the armed forces. 27/10/2025
Europe in Motion Conversion practices are still common among intersex people Intersex people in Europe face disproportionately high levels of violence and discrimination. Disinformation and online hate speech fuel abuse. 29/09/2025
France French education system in shock after LGBTQ teacher’s suicide After facing two years of harassment over her sexuality, a school principal in the central Cantal region of France took her own life on 1 September. In the aftermath of the tragedy, unions and rights groups are leading calls for greater protection for teachers. 03/09/2025
Culture news Snoop Dogg backlash over LGBTQ+ representation comments in Disney film The rapper said he went to see the 2022 animated film 'Lightyear' with his grandchildren, which resulted in them asking him several questions about same-sex couples. He's apparently "scared to go to the movies" now... 26/08/2025
Culture news Duolingo apologises after app calls JK Rowling ‘mean’ in German lesson Language learning app apologised for a German lesson in which the question “Do you like books with Harry Potter as a character?” had the correct answer: "Yes, but in my opinion the author is mean.” 21/08/2025
Culture news Controversy explained: UK’s LGBTQ+ literary prize 2025 cancelled This year's Polari Prize has been cancelled due to the longlist inclusion of a book by John Boyne. The situation escalated into a mass boycott and now, the organisation behind the LGBTQ+ literary award has pledged to undertake a full review of its policies. Here's everything you need to know. 19/08/2025
No Comment Bautzen Pride goes ahead under police guard after threats The Pride parade in Bautzen, eastern Germany, went ahead on Sunday with a strong police presence following threats from far-right groups. 11/08/2025
Culture news How Drag Race attempts to reconcile entertaintment and politics In 15 years, RuPaul’s Drag Race has brought drag into the mainstream. But has it lost its edge? As the first season of Drag Race France All Stars continues to delight French audiences, Euronews Culture explores how the franchise is walking a tightrope between entertainment and politics. 11/08/2025
No Comment Nepal holds first Pride rally since major funding cuts Hundreds of people marched through Kathmandu on Sunday in Nepal’s annual pride rally, the first to be held since a major reduction in overseas funding. 11/08/2025
Hungary Hungarian police questions Budapest mayor over banned Pride march Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his party have insisted Pride, a celebration of LGBTQ+ visibility and struggle for equal rights, is a violation of children’s rights to moral and spiritual development. 01/08/2025
Culture news Berlin LGBTQ+ café targeted in wave of escalating hate crimes With 45 attacks reported in 18 months, a Berlin LGBTQ+ café meant to be a safe space has become the target of escalating hate crimes. 31/07/2025
Europe News Exclusive: Commission has change of heart on anti-discrimination law The European Commission has revived its equal treatment directive after initially removing it from its 2025 plans. However, the proposal remains stalled in the Council, where there is still no unanimity. 24/07/2025
Europe News Italy says one woman in same-sex union entitled to paternity leave The court argued that the child’s interest in having time with both parents and the parents responsibilities didn’t depend on their sexual orientation. 22/07/2025
Culture news Ellen DeGeneres confirms she moved to the UK because of Donald Trump Comedian Ellen DeGeneres has swapped Hollywood for the Cotswolds – revealing she moved to the UK the day after Donald Trump was re-elected and now calls life in Britain “just better”. 21/07/2025
Culture news Brazilian singer and feminist activist Preta Gil dies aged 50 The 50-year-old Brazilian artist and activist, who has died of cancer, was the daughter of singer and former culture minister Gilberto Gil. 21/07/2025