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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.

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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.

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”.

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.

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EuroVerify

Fact check: Has Italy just passed an anti-LGBT surrogacy law?

Italy extended its ban on surrogacy late last year, but posts are claiming that it happened recently.

Travel News

How I find my queer community as a digital nomad

How I find my queer community as a digital nomad

Brussels, My Love?

Trump's trade war with Europe - the clock is ticking

In this edition of our weekly talk show participants discuss the trade conflict between Donald Trump and the EU, the aftermath of the Budapest Pride and the heatwave gripping large parts of Europe.

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Watch: Runners race in towering heels at Madrid Pride event

Strapped into towering heels, dozens of daring runners dashed through Madrid’s Chueca district in the city’s annual High Heel Race, part of its Pride celebrations.

Hungary

Opposing parties use mass Budapest Pride to boost their own agendas

Despite a ban on the event by the government of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, more than 100,000 turned up for the annual pro-LGBTQ+ rally through Budapest.

Hungary

Massive Pride march in Budapest in defiance of ban

The local government's Freedom Day event ended without incidents, with no police intervention, and counter-demonstrators being kept away.

Europe News

Commissioner and MEPs in Budapest to challenge Orban’s Pride ban

Commissioner Hadja Lahbib and 70 MEPs travelled to Hungary to protest the banning of the Pride march - but opposition leader Peter Magyar was absent.

Europe News

Pro-LGBTQ+ yet anti-abortion: What's behind Malta's differing stances?

The tiny Mediterranean island is one of Europe's most progressive on LGBTQ+ rights, but at the same time, it has a near-total ban on abortion. What is the reason for this dissonance?

World News

Budapest Pride goes ahead in defiance of Orban ban

EU Commissioners and dozens of MEPs are in the Hungarian capital to attend and support the Budapest Pride march on Saturday.

Hungary

Orbán warns of 'legal consequences' over banned Budapest Pride march

Despite a government ban, the mayor of the Hungarian capital has vowed that the annual event will take place as normal.

Europe News

Von der Leyen calls on Hungary to lift ban on Budapest Pride

"To the LGBTIQ+ community in Hungary and beyond: I will always be your ally," Ursula von der Leyen said in a video message.

Culture news

Stephen Fry on J.K. Rowling: ‘She seems to be a lost cause’

Stephen Fry is trending online because the celebrate actor, author, and Harry Potter audiobook narrator reportedly said that J.K. Rowling has been “radicalised by TERFs” and is now “a lost cause” in the transgender rights debate.

Europe News

After 17 years, EU anti-discrimination bill hits a dead end

Despite broad support from the member states, opposition from a few countries has blocked progress on the Equal Treatment directive, prompting the Commission to shift focus to non-legislative measures — a move criticised by NGOs and civil society groups.

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EU Commissioner Roswall expresses solidarity with LGBTQ+ community

In an interview with Euronews, EU Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resilience says "anyone who wants to join in solidarity with the LGBTQ community in Hungary should do so."

USA

Fearing Trump ire, corporate America ditches Pride month

After many years of sponsoring traditional Pride events in the United States, some big companies are yielding to pressure from the Trump administration to ditch DEI policies.

Europe in Motion

LGBTQ+ rights: These are the most and least progressive EU countries

A new ranking shows how European countries are progressing when it comes to LGBTQ+ rights, with the UK and Hungary seeing the biggest drops.