Norway bans transphobic and biphobic hate speech
On Tuesday November 10, the Norwegian government updated the country’s penal code to outlaw hate speech against transgender and bisexual people.
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EU creates greater protections for LGBTQ+ people
On Thursday November 12, the European Union’s executive commission launched its first scheme to protect LGBTQ+ citizens.
Italy moves to criminalise violence against LGBTQ+ people
LGBTQ+ activists in Italy are celebrating after the lower house of parliament voted to pass a bill which would make violence against LGBTQ+ people and disabled people a hate crime.
LGBTQ+ free zone votes to continue its anti-queer policies
Local authorities in one of Poland’s infamous LGBTQ+ free zones, Kraśnik, have voted to uphold anti-LGBTQ+ policies despite global backlash.
Update: Biden condemns LGBTQ+ free towns
US presidential candidate Joe Biden has condemned the rise in LGBTQ+ free towns in Poland, saying they have ‘no place in the EU or in the world’.
EU official demands action against LGBTQ+ free towns
European Commission president Ursula Von Der Leyen has publicly condemned the creation of ‘LGBTQ+ free’ zones in Poland, saying they have no place in the EU.
Polish leaders criticised by EU parliament over LGBTQ+ rights
Poland’s anti-LGBTQ+ governmental policies were attacked by the European parliament as some called for the country to lose EU funding.