Gay News from ILGA-Europe
LGBTQ+ rights, policy updates, and advocacy news from ILGA-Europe.
The Frontline: Turning Crisis into Power
Across the world, political and financial challenges are intensifying. For movements working toward justice and equality, the question is no longer just how to survive, […] The post The Frontline: Turning Crisis into Power first appeared on ILGA-Europe.
The Frontline: Defending rights in hostile times
Across Europe and beyond, LGBTI people and other marginalised communities are increasingly being targeted in a broader political effort to weaken democratic protections. What we’re […] The post The Frontline: Defending rights in hostile times first appeared on ILGA-Europe.
New UK draft Code of Practice intensifies exclusion of trans people
TGEU, ILGA-Europe, IGLYO, OII Europe, EL*C, Rainbow Cities Network, the European Pride Business Network and the European Forum of LGBTI+ Christian Groups are deeply alarmed […] The post New UK draft Code of Practice intensifies exclusion of trans people first appeared on ILGA-Europe.
Rainbow Digest May 2026
Spain breaks Malta’s decade-long hold on the Rainbow Map top ranking Published on 12 May, ILGA-Europe’s 18th Rainbow Map, ranking 49 European countries on laws […] The post Rainbow Digest May 2026 first appeared on ILGA-Europe.
EU Enlargement Review 2026
The EU’s enlargement process has leverage and needs to be fully used to support the adoption of important legislation protecting the fundamental rights of LGBTI […] The post EU Enlargement Review 2026 first appeared on ILGA-Europe.
Russia labels LGBTI journalist an “extremist” as crackdown expands beyond organisations
Russian authorities continue escalating their crackdown on LGBTI organisations and activists under the “extremist” designation. As of May 2026, nine organisations have been officially designated, […] The post Russia labels LGBTI journalist an “extremist” as crackdown expands beyond organisations ...
ILGA-Europe Welcomes European Commission Commitment to End Conversion Practices
Europe’s leading LGBTI organisation, ILGA-Europe today welcomed the European Commission’s commitment to a Recommendation on ending conversion practices, describing it as a decisive step forward […] The post ILGA-Europe Welcomes European Commission Commitment to End Conversion Practices first appe...
Spain breaks Malta’s decade-long hold on Europe’s LGBTI rights top spot
As the rules-based international order fractures and democracy is under pressure from east and west, Spain’s top ranking in ILGA-Europe’s Rainbow Map of 49 countries […] The post Spain breaks Malta’s decade-long hold on Europe’s LGBTI rights top spot first appeared on ILGA-Europe.
Rainbow Map 2026
According to Deputy Director of ILGA-Europe, Katrin Hugendubel: “Spain’s number one ranking is a strong example of what becomes possible when a government makes a […] The post Rainbow Map 2026 first appeared on ILGA-Europe.
Intersections 2.0: Key Findings on socio-economic inequalities experienced by LGBTI people in Europe
In 2023, the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) conducted its third LGBTIQ survey, gathering responses from more than 100,000 LGBTIQ people across the […] The post Intersections 2.0: Key Findings on socio-economic inequalities experienced by LGBTI people in Europe first appeared o...
Rainbow Digest April 2026
Infringement ruling tests whether Hungary’s incoming Prime Minister will put his pro-EU commitments into practice The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) issued […] The post Rainbow Digest April 2026 first appeared on ILGA-Europe.
Joint civil society statement on the draft EBRD Gender Equality and Human Capital Strategy
We, the undersigned civil society organisations, welcome the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s (EBRD) commitment to advancing gender equality and inclusion through its 2026–2030 […] The post Joint civil society statement on the draft EBRD Gender Equality and Human Capital Strateg...
Our submission to the EC 2026 Rule of Law report
The submission touches upon rule of law issues faced by LGBTI persons, human rights defenders and organisations such as: 2025 saw a rapid escalation of […] The post Our submission to the EC 2026 Rule of Law report first appeared on ILGA-Europe.
Infringement ruling tests whether Magyar will Put pro-EU commitments into practice
Europe’s highest court has ruled Hungary’s anti-LGBT law violates EU Treaties, multiple EU laws and the EU Charter. For the first time in the history […] The post Infringement ruling tests whether Magyar will Put pro-EU commitments into practice first appeared on ILGA-Europe.
Joint Statement: Alarming escalation in repression of LGBTI+ activists and organisations in Turkey
The undersigned European and national human rights organisations express deep concern at the December court ruling in Turkey shutting down LGBTI+ youth organisation, Genç LGBTİ+, […] The post Joint Statement: Alarming escalation in repression of LGBTI+ activists and organisations in Turkey first ...
Rainbow Digest March 2026
EU member states must ensure legal gender recognition to guarantee freedom of movement On 12 March, the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) ruled […] The post Rainbow Digest March 2026 first appeared on ILGA-Europe.
Romanian court victory confirms recognition of trans identities across the EU
Romanian court confirms obligation to recognise gender identity registered in another EU member state, following landmark Court of Justice of the European Union ruling. Today, […] The post Romanian court victory confirms recognition of trans identities across the EU first appeared on ILGA-Europe.
Criminalisation of LGBTI people returns to Europe’s doorstep
Across Europe and Central Asia, the criminalisation of LGBTI people is quietly returning, not through explicit bans but through a growing web of “propaganda” laws, […] The post Criminalisation of LGBTI people returns to Europe’s doorstep first appeared on ILGA-Europe.
Poland: Supreme Administrative Court confirms EU law obligation to recognise same-sex marriages concluded abroad
On 20 March 2026, Poland’s Supreme Administrative Court issued a landmark ruling implementing an earlier CJEU judgment and confirming that the refusal to transcribe same-sex […] The post Poland: Supreme Administrative Court confirms EU law obligation to recognise same-sex marriages concluded abro...
Joint Statement: European LGBTI Organisations call on the Portuguese Parliament to reject bills attacking trans and intersex rights
Proposals due to be debated in Portugal on 19 March and voted on 20 March could pave the way for rollbacks to legal gender recognition, […] The post Joint Statement: European LGBTI Organisations call on the Portuguese Parliament to reject bills attacking trans and intersex rights first appeared o...
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