Austria

Increasing attacks on LGBTQI+ rights by far-right governments and movements across Europe undermine inclusive societies and democracy. They show that, as progressive forces in the European Parliament, we must join our power and be a strong voice for the protection and promotion of equality, inclusion and diversity. Because LGBTQI+ rights are fundamental human rights!

I will fight against any restrictions on the rights of LGBT individuals and continue to campaign for full legal equality across the European Union.

Regardless of being elected or not, I will communicate non-discrimination of LGBTI people.

I will ensure to advocate and vote for full recognition of civil rights for queer people all across the EU member states, such as but not limited to compulsory recognition of marriage completed in a different jurisdiction, recognition of family status for same-sex couples with children, etc.
Aside from rights for queer people, I believe that the EU should become active in the field of gender or indeed sexuality based violence too, which is becoming an increasing concern especially given the appearance of “gay-free zones” in some cities in Poland, for example.
Let us fight together!

First, I would meet with representatives of organisations advocating for the rights of the LGBTIQ* community to get a better overview. In particular, about the laws and regulations in each EU country and how they are put into practice. The interests of the LGBTIQ* community are already a part of my daily work, because I am a party of the community as a bisexual woman. Furthermore I would support those organisations which I already mentioned and if necessary start a new initiative with the european parlament.

Variables of sexual orientation should be accepted in legislation and supported by European and national programmes. Violation of this principle by the home state should be a reason for asylum.

I will dedicate my work to advocating for human rights. Everybody must be able to live free from discrimination regardless of their gender identity or who they love. Europe must be a free and safe place for all.

I will support the LGBTIQ+ community and advocate for their rights in all my political actions to the best of my knowledge and ability. I advocate for a united Europe free from discrimination, a Europe where we can live in freedom and peace, regardless of who we love, where we come from, or what we believe in.

As repeated backlashes in LGBTIQ+ rights in third countries and some member states show, progress in freedom, equality and human rights for LGBTIQ+ people cannot be taken for granted. We have to be a strong voice in the EU and continously fight to ensure that everyone, no matter whom they love or how they identify themselves, can live without any discrimination, enjoy the same rights and has access to all the support one needs. I will work on ensuring these rights in the treaties and commit to a values-based foreign policy to support minorities beyond the EU.

I advocate for LGBTIQ-rights and would introduce and support legislation that promotes equality and protects the rights of LGBTIQ+ individuals. This could include measures to combat discrimination, ensure equal access to healthcare and education. I would like to use my platform to raise awareness about LGBTIQ+ issues and educate the public on the importance of equality and inclusion. I would like to organize events, conferences, and campaigns to highlight the challenges faced by LGBTIQ+ individuals and the need for legislative action.

As a member in the committee on culture, education and youth in the European Parliament, I continue to work against the discrimination of the LGBTIQ+ community in education. In the center of my work are especially young people, who are often confronted with exclusion and fear in schools and their everyday life.

As a social democrat, it is my mission to work every day for a good and self-determined life for everyone, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, religion or other diverse backgrounds. I also see it as my duty to be a strong ally and to stand up for LGBTIQ rights at EU level.

LGBTIQ+ rights are human rights. As an ally I am committed to the fight against attacks on visibility, threats against individuals for who they are or any other form of discrimination.

I will fight for the rights of the lgbtqia+ community by demanding to make every anti-discriminatory law obligatory EU wide. The fight must also be taken to some individual countries, since gay marriage for example is not even legal in every EU country. A life, where everyone can live and love however and whoever they want must be provided for every citizen!

As I’m a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community myself, I want to fight for our rights day & night!
We experience more and more attacks from the far right, which we must not put up with.
We want inclusion and the same rights for everyone, no matter what gender nor sexuality.

If I am elected to the European Parliament, I will advocate for the adherence to and strengthening of the European Human Rights and for the principle of equality regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, and religion. Discrimination of any kind, promoted by right-conservative or right-populist forces, has no place in the European Union. People should have the right to love anyone and choose any form of coexistence freely. I will oppose and fight against any form of right-conservatism or right-populism.

I’ll continue the fight for gender equality, on which I was allowed to work on in my old job, advising the former Chair of the FEMM committee, Evelyn Regner, the universal antidiscrimination directive must be unblocked in order that nobody may be discriminated because of the gender, LGBTI- human rights must be reflected in all EU policy fields, esp. within the next MFF!

I fully support the ILGA pledge and the European LGBTIQ+ community!

As an ally, I stand alongside the LGBTIQ community and advocate for a society where diversity is celebrated and all individuals, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, have equal rights and opportunities.

The EU will always be a fierce ally and a strong force for the justice, diversity and rule of law! In the last term, we were able to declare Europe a #LGBTIQfreedomzone – that’s not only a strong signal for our solidarity with the LGBTIQ+ Community but also our mandate for the next years: That is why I will always stand up against discrimination, injustice and hate!

Together with socialists and democrats all over Europe I will also fight for diversity, inclusion and human rights! The current attacks against the LGBTIQ+ community by the far right shows our clear mission for the next European Parliament: Stand against the backlash and fight for a Europe that guarantees self-determination and pride for every European!

I will support the LGBTIAQ+ community and advocate for their rights in all my political actions to the best of my knowledge and ability. Together with my colleagues in the group as well as my team I will make sure to only support legislation that is neutral or beneficial for members of the LGBTIAQ+ community.