{"id":1168,"date":"2025-05-26T09:00:59","date_gmt":"2025-05-26T09:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/connectingspheres.oxfam.it\/?p=1168"},"modified":"2025-05-23T14:58:20","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T14:58:20","slug":"european-parliaments-libe-committee-approves-2024-rule-of-law-report-boosting-lgbtqia-rights-across-the-eu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/connectingspheres.oxfam.it\/en\/european-parliaments-libe-committee-approves-2024-rule-of-law-report-boosting-lgbtqia-rights-across-the-eu\/","title":{"rendered":"LGBTQIA+ rights as an EU pillar: boosting political commitment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>On May 20, 2025, the European Parliament&#8217;s Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) approved the 2024 Rule of Law Report, including amendments proposed by MEP Alessandro Zan. This approval marks a significant step forward in affirming LGBTQIA+ rights as fundamental pillars of the European Union.<\/p>\n<p>The approved report highlights the importance of safeguarding the rights of LGBTQIA+ individuals across the EU. Zan\u2019s amendments aim to strengthen protections against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, and to promote inclusive policies that respect diversity.<\/p>\n<p>The report\u2019s approval has sparked mixed reactions in the European political landscape. While many welcomed the initiative, acknowledging the need for a more inclusive Europe, some members of the Italian right-wing expressed concern, fearing excessive interference in national policies.<\/p>\n<h3>A step forward inclusion<\/h3>\n<p>The European Union has reaffirmed its dedication to promoting LGBTQIA+ rights. Through the LGBTIQ Equality Strategy 2020\u20132025, the European Commission seeks to combat discrimination, ensure safety, and promote the social inclusion of LGBTQIA+ people in all member states.<\/p>\n<p>The approval of the 2024 Rule of Law Report by the LIBE Committee marks a crucial step towards a fairer and more inclusive Europe. It is essential that all member states work together to uphold the rights of LGBTQIA+ people, so that the EU can truly stand as a beacon of democracy and equality.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On May 20, 2025, the European Parliament&#8217;s Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) approved the 2024 Rule of Law Report, including amendments proposed by MEP Alessandro Zan. This approval marks a significant step forward in affirming LGBTQIA+ rights as fundamental pillars of the European Union. 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