LGBTQ+ Rights in EU
Discrimination against LGBTQ+ people rises in Europe despite strong laws. Hate crimes are becoming more common.
ManyPress Editorial Team
ManyPress Editorial
Discrimination against LGBTQ+ people is increasing across Europe, despite the existence of stronger equal rights laws. Europe has strong laws protecting the rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans and intersex people. However, hate crimes against the queer community are becoming more common.
State of LGBTQ+ Rights
For the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia on May 17, the state of LGBTQ+ rights in the EU is being examined. In countries like Slovakia, many same-sex couples are scared to hold hands in the street due to rising hate crimes.
Key points
- Discrimination against LGBTQ+ people is on the rise across Europe.
- Europe has strong laws protecting the rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans and intersex people.
- Hate crimes against the queer community are becoming more common, such as in Slovakia.
This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Balkan Insight (BIRN).
