Spain proposes pro-trans bill
A new law has been proposed by the far-left party in Spain’s coalition government which would make it easier for trans citizens to legally change their name and gender on official documents.
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Spain proposes to fine conversion therapy practitioners
Spain has announced proposals to fine those who are found practicing LGBTQ+ conversion therapy, with the country’s minister of equality, Irene Montero, supporting the notion.
Update: Anti-LGBTQ+ Lithuanian MEP expelled
Lithuanian member of parliament, Viktor Uspaskich, has been expelled from the country’s centre-left Labour party following a series of anti-LGBTQ+ comments.
Queer Hungarian children’s book ordered to print disclaimers
The publishers of Hungarian children’s book, A Fairy Tale for Everyone, has been ordered by authorities to add a printed disclaimer to highlight its ‘controversial content’.
Krakow to fund LGBTQ+ shelter
Local authorities in the Polish city of Krakow have pledged to fund the building of the country’s first refuge hostel for LGBTQ+ people.
Romania guilty of discriminating against trans men
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) found Romanian authorities guilty of discriminating against trans men by refusing to recognise those who have not undergone transitional surgery.
Polish LGBTQ+ activists go on trial
On January 12, three LGBTQ+ activists went on trial in Poland after being arrested for showing an image of the Virgin Mary with a rainbow background during a protest against the country’s anti-LGBTQ+ regime.