Tag: LGBTI Intergroup
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LGBTI Intergroup Co-Chairs comment on the published EU LGBTIQ Equality Strategy
Terry Reintke MEP (Greens-EFA), Co-Chair of the LGBTI Intergroup in the European Parliament,
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The EC’s Rule of Law reports are a positive step forward, but they must be part of a more comprehensive strategy
On 30 September, the European Commission published its annual report with country chapters assessing the Rule of Law in all 27 Members States.
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Poland’s continued attack on human rights of LGBTI persons gathers condemnation from European Parliament
On 17 September, the European Parliament adopted the interim report on the Determination of a clear risk of a serious breach by the Republic of Poland of the rule of law1.
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Members of the European Parliament stand in solidarity with the Polish LGBTI community
On 15 September 2020, 32 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) organised a solidarity action in front of the European Parliament to show their support with the Polish LGBTI community. The MEPs dressed in the different colours of the Pride flag, re-enacting the action by the Polish Members of Parliament ahead of the inauguration speech of the President after the election.
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Poland Punishes LGBT Rights Activist with Pretrial Detention
Authorities Should Release Margot Szutowicz in Line with Calls by European Parliament and Council of Europe.
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The Polish President’s instrumentalisation of LGBTI persons is a cheap attempt at political gain ahead of elections
Polish President Andrzej Duda, candidate for re-election in the upcoming Presidential elections, scheduled for 28 June 2020, signed a Family Charter.