Tag Archives: Justice and Home Affairs,Homophobia

Orlando massacre: European liberals and democrats express solidarity with the victims

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Press releases from ALDE

European liberals and democrats deeply regret and condemn the terrible massacre perpetrated against the LGBTI community on Sunday in Orlando.

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Kiev Pride: Sophie in ‘t Veld joins the march to advocate LGBTI rights in Ukraine

Posted on June 10, 2016 by Press releases from ALDE

Sophie in ‘t Veld, vice-president of the ALDE Group and vice-president of the LGBTI Intergroup in the European Parliament, will attend the Kiev Pride on Sunday to support those activists, NGOs, and citizens fighting to eradicate homophobi…

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Blocking of French gay ambassador by Vatican is unacceptable

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Press releases from ALDE

Liberals and Democrats in the European Parliament have today expressed deep regret at the attitude of the Vatican, which after four months, still continues to refuse to respond to the appointment of the new openly gay French ambassador no…

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Tomorrow, stand against homophobia

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Press releases from ALDE

On the eve of the International day against homophobia, Guy Verhofstadt commits to concrete actions in ensuring LGBTI people’s human rights are protected and upheld.

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EU roadmap against LGBTI discrimination: Parliament’s progressive majority must speak out

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Press releases from ALDE

The European Parliament will vote tomorrow on a report on homophobia and discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity. ALDE spokeswoman on the file Sophie in ‘t veld (D66,Netherlands) calls on the progressive majori…

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LGTBI discrimination – EU roadmap

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Press releases from ALDE

LGTBI discrimination - EU roadmap
The European Parliament’s Civil Liberties Committee (LIBE) adopted today a report calling for a multiannual policy to protect the fundamental rights of LGBTI people, through a concrete roadmap (comprising a strategy and action plan containing themes and objectives). The proposal for a roadmap was first launched by Sophie In’t Veld on behalf of the ALDE group.

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Speech by Guy Verhofstadt – Intervention to the World Outgames 2013

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Press releases from ALDE

It is a pleasure to be here together with the Prime Minister and you all to launch the World Outgames 2013 in Antwerp. I am here today not only to launch this sportive and festive event, but also to express my support and firm commitment …

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ALDE 4 Equality: Celebrating diversity in Budapest

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Press releases from ALDE

The Group of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE) is the only group in the European Parliament to have a specific campaign « ALDE 4 Equality « to support political action in the field of LGBTI rights, notably by participating in gay…

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