Czech Republic

I will support every initiative promoting equal rights and resisting far-right.

I will maximally support the equal and fair approach of governments, national parliaments, as well as European institutions towards LGBTQI+ community and people.

I promise that I will fight against prejudices.

I will always stand with the LGBTQ community and support their fight for equality (for example same sex marriages, parental rights etc)

I believe that Europe should be a place where everyone is treated equally, regardless of their gender or sexuality. That is why I will support all proposals aimed at improving the situation and protecting the rights of LGBTQ+ people across Europe. I will also push for European lawmakers to finally take a stance on issues, that have been stuck in the legislative process, such as the proposal on cross-border legal recognition of parenthood. Moreover, just like in the last five years, I will always be open to support civil-rights organizations that strive to improve the lives of LGBTQ+ people.

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.

As one of the Pride Voices 2017, inspirational figures who help the LGBTI community live better lives, I have always supported and will further actively pursue LGBTI rights in Europe.

If I'm elected I will keep on defending marginalized communities and people oppresed for their difference from the mainstream ideals.

I want equal rights of LGBTI people in Europe and beyond. I am ready to work on legislation and policies promoting inclusivity and addressing harmful impact of discrimination, violence and hatred. I see LGBTI civil society as a partner in this effort. Without respect to rights and dignity of all, regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity, democracy in Europe cannot thrive. Homophobia is an instrument of authoritarianism.

In the time of illiberal threats, I will stand for equality of rights and opportunities regardless of income, gender or religious beliefs.

I pledge to support all initiatives and policies which will fight any forms of homophobia, transphobia and hate speech against queer people in the EU. We must ensure that basic rights and dignity is ensured to everyone! Specifically, I will advocate for criminalising hate speech on the EU level.

I will always actively strive for equal rights for LGBTQ+ across Europe and will not allow any group to be discriminated against or suppressed.

I will actively support legislative proposals to recognize the rights of same-sex spouses moving to other EU member states, including in states where same-sex marriage has not yet been legalized. Since the issue of LGBTI rights will likely develop dynamically in the next 5 years, my office will always be open for pro-LGBTI civil rights organizations – and I will listen to their needs and try to gather support for their proposals.

I strongly believe in promoting and protecting the rights of the LGBTI community. I will work towards advocating for equal rights and opportunities for all individuals, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. I will support for legislation that prohibits discrimination and hate crimes based on sexual orientation or gender identity. Very important is also to endorse initiatives aimed at raising awareness and promoting acceptance of the LGBT community within society.

By voting on respective files in accordance with the pledge.

In all relevant files. It is simply unacceptable to treat LGTQ+ people like second class citizen (like Czechia does at the moment) and at the same time if they face hatred, they should be protected. Everyone should.

I’m ready to fight for our rights by all possible means. The attacks on our community from conservatives and EU states such as Hungary and Slovakia can not be left without a response. European project stands on strong human rights standards and there is no option to change this.