A Union of Equality? The current state of LGBTQI+ rights and the EU

The von der Leyen commission has been the most vocal about its ambition to build a Union of Equality, including for LGBTQI+ people. But what does that mean in practice when there is a rise of anti-gender movements across the continent that challenge the visibility of LGBTQI+ people and where member states are adopting legislation that undermines LGBTQI+ rights? What does a Union of Equality mean for the lived experiences of those who do not fall within hetero-normative societies? But also what does the idea of a Union of Equality mean for people outside the EU, whether they are migrants, asylum seekers or those living in aspiring EU member states?

In this panel, we explored the current state of LGBTQI+ rights within and outside the EU and reflected on what the commission’s ambition for a Union of Equality means for LGBTQI+ people.

The event was funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union.

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