Anti-LGBTQ+ MP appointed as Polish minister
Tomasz Rzymkowski, a Polish MP who has spoke openly about his opposition to the LGBTQ+ community and same-sex marriage, has been promoted to deputy minister of education.
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Poland to illegalise censoring hateful online content
Polish justice minister, Zbigniew Ziobro, announced the ‘Freedom of Speech Protection’ bill on January Friday 15, which will prevent social media platforms from censoring hateful posts.
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.
EU could withdraw Polish funding
The European Union has added a new clause to its funding rules, meaning Poland could face further financial restrictions if it continues to attack the country’s LGBTQ+ community.
Krakow funds LGBTQ+ shelter
Officials in Krakow, Poland, have funded a shelter for homeless LGBTQ+ people despite government hostility towards the queer community.
French minister comes out as gay
Clément Beaune, the French minister for European affairs, has come out as gay and vowed to fight anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric in Poland.
Update: Polish LGBTQ+ activist says rainbow light show isn’t sufficient
Polish LGBTQ+ activist, Bartosz Staszewski, says the recent light show – which saw multiple Polish cities illuminate buildings with rainbow lights – isn’t sufficient to support the oppressed LGBTQ+ community in the country.