Romania

Human rights are for all. I will promote and defend the full range of universal human rights.

I take the pledge to drive positive culture change and contribute to building more inclusive communities. I believe it’s important to improve institutional protection against discrimination including through amending discriminatory laws or practices.

On the other hand, we need to have more programs aiming to
reduce hate speech, harassment based on discrimination and violence.

Yes.

To deliver on the commitments in this pledge, I will propose and support inclusive legislation, hold Member States accountable for human rights violations, defend LGBTI organizations, promote LGBTI rights internationally, consult with LGBTI civil society, communicate inclusively, and prioritize the community’s safety.

I will continue to strive for equal protection under the law for sexual minorities and all other minorities, just as I have done from the position of President of Renew Europe, the liberal group within the European Parliament.

I will continue to be involved in LGBTIQ intergroup, follow closely the legislation to be adopted by the EP and its impact on the rights of LGBTIQ people, monitor the situation in my country of election and raise awareness on the topic there.

Equality and freedom from discrimination are fundamental human rights that belong to everyone, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity or sex characteristics.
If elected, I promise to stand up and defend all this fundamental rights.

By taking inton consideration LGBTI rights when putting forward amendments or voting for any piece of legislation. I also think that the new Commission to be appointed should include protecting and promoting LGBTI rights în its programme.

– Advocate for enforced legislation to guarantee that state members are compliant and put into execution the decisions of European court of law, treaties and strategies regarding human rights, in respect of LGBTI equality; advocate and adopt legislation for an EU framework for civil rights of LGBTI; continue the work with NGO and support their networking in EU states.

My commitment to the LGBTQIA+ cause is multifaceted. First of all, I aim at militating for a European LGBTQIA+ Inclusion Strategy doubling the existing Equality Strategy. Moreover, I will militate for LGBTQIA+ mainstreaming in the sphere of social policies. In addition, I assume my dedication to be not only an ally, but also a permanent voice of support for the LGBTQIA+ community in each and every relevant context.

I will continue to be very outspoken on achieving full equality for all LGBTQIA+ citizens. I will pressure the government of Romania to implement ECJ and ECHR decisions and to stop violence, homophobia, transphobia. I fight for the recognotion of spouses, marriage equality and full application of patrimonial and other rights. I will continue to sit on the LGBTQ intergroup and defend from there the assault on freedoms and rights.