These are the top 10 European countries for LGBTQ+ rights and travel
ILGA-Europe's annual Rainbow Map highlights where it's safer to live and travel for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families.
May 16, 2025
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Poland Must Legally Recognize Same-Sex Couples, European Human Rights Court Rules
With support from the country's new Prime Minister and Europe's highest human rights court, same-sex couples may finally be granted legal recognition in Poland.
December 13, 2023
EU Parliament Screens 'Prayers for Bobby' for IDAHOT
The film makes a powerful statement against faith-based homophobia, say EU leaders.
May 14, 2015
Slovakia Becomes Anti-Equality EU Nation #7
Slovakian legislators overwhelmingly passed a constitutional amendment defining marriage as the union of a man and a woman.
June 6, 2014
Russia Accuses EU of 'Aggressive Propaganda' of Gay Love
The report, from Russia's Foreign Ministry, also calls out 'xenophobia, racism, violent nationalism, and neo-Nazism' in Europe.
January 15, 2014
Moldova Overturns Antigay Law, Seeks EU Admission
The former Soviet country has repealed its 'gay propaganda' law in an effort to gain admission into the European Union.
October 14, 2013
Conservative UK Trans Candidate Running for Seat on EU Parliament
Sue Pascoe's election happens just months before Brexit is planned to go into effect.
May 9, 2019
EU Advises Russia to Protect Gay Citizens' Human Rights
"Our expectation is that the Russian Federation does its part to protect its own citizens in full respect of human rights principles," the European Union's foreign policy chief said Monday at a Russian news conference.
April 24, 2017
EU Court Tiptoes Around France's Gay Blood Ban
The European Union's highest court refuses to strike down France's lifetime ban on gay and bi blood donors.
April 30, 2015
European Court Declares Gays Can Seek Asylum in EU
The European Court of Justice declared that sexual orientation is a fundamental characteristic for which many people in nations around the world are persecuted, and can now seek asylum in the European Union.
November 9, 2013
Anti-LGBT Violence Runs Unchecked in Some EU Countries
Amnesty International urges the European Union to take on the violent homophobia and discrimination that LGBT people face in some member countries.
September 18, 2013
Polish Region Reaffirms Anti-LGBTQ+ Zone as EU Demands Rebuke
The European Union said it will withhold billions in funding from the council if the "Anti-LGBT Zone" resolution is not revoked.
August 20, 2021
Could European Union Ban Antigay Speech?
The European Parliament pushes the EU to take action.
March 14, 2013
Even Antigay E.U. Nations Must Now Recognize Same-Sex Couples
The European Court of Justice has delivered a victory of "human dignity" to queer people.
June 5, 2018
After Pro-Gay E.U. Ruling, Thousands Gather for Bucharest Pride
The mood was jubilant in the Eastern European city.
June 13, 2018
Amid Wave of Homophobia, Hungary Activists Erect 30-Foot Rainbow Heart
The act follows a new law in the country that prohibits sharing LGBTQ+ content.
July 9, 2021