In January ILGA Europe submitted their annual contribution to the European Commission’s consultation ahead of this year’s Rule of Law report
The submission includes expert input of their member organisations in 9 EU countries: Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Spain.
After a year of elections across the EU, threats to democracy and the rule of law are growing both in Europe and globally. Our submission highlights more clearly than ever the connection between these threats and the instrumentalisation of LGBTI people.
Disinformation, hate speech, and discriminatory political discourse have surged in many countries, directly impacting the lives of LGBTI people. At the same time, violence and restrictive legislation against LGBTI individuals are increasing, undermining the rule of law.
International and Comparative SOGIESC Law - Professor Andreas R Ziegler 