As a queer man myself, the issue of the LGBTQ community has always been one of the most important ones for me. If elected, I will work tirelessly to support my community all over Europe – not only when it comes to same-sex marriage and equal rights for all, but also regarding the everyday discrimination our community has to face. I know how it feels to be afraid of not being accepted for who I am or to fear to hold my partner's hand in the street. That is why I want every single member of the LGBTQ community in Europe to feel that someone has their back – and I can promise that I always will.