Sweden

Strengthen the rights of rainbow families - recognize same-sex parenting across the EU. Adopt a new, ambitious EU strategy to promote the rights of LGBTQI people. Be an ally and fight prejudice and discrimination in any political forum in which I find myself.

As an ally to the LGBTI community, I will continue to support equal rights, gender equality and human rights in every way I possibly can as a member of the European Parliament. As an advocate for climate justice, I know that there can be no just green transition without equal rights for all. I will continue to advocate for social mainstreaming and a clear equality perspective in all climate policy, to ensure a transition where no one is left behind.

When democracy and human rights are being attacked in the EU, I will continue to fight for equal treatment and the right of everyone to live full and free lives, regardless of who you are, where you live or who you love. Protecting and supporting the rights of LGBTI persons is a top priority for me as a candidate for the European Parliament. If elected, I will continue my work to strengthen EU protection against discrimination on all grounds, ensure the full enjoyment of family rights for rainbow families across the EU and combat all hate speech and hate crime against LGBTI persons.

Som EU-parlamentariker vill jag sitta i utskott i EU-parlamentet där lagstiftning som berör HBTQI-personers rättigheter behandlas (för min del mer specifikt AFET). Jag vill också samarbeta med civilsamhällesorganisationer som kämpar för HBTQI-personers rättigheter för att lyfta frågorna och i alla politiska sammanhang kämpa för att stärka demokrati, rättsstatens principer och jämlikhet, vilket är särskilt viktigt i en tid när högerpopulistiska rörelser använder HBTQI-personers rättigheter som ett politiskt slagträ.

I will to the best of my ability and together with organizations that stand for the rights and safety of the LGBT+-community advocate for these issues at every opportunity.

I will work day and night to improve LGBTQI+ rights. If a member state discriminates LGBTQI+ people the should not be eligible for EU benefits. This will be my number one priority as an EU parliamentarian.

As a socialdemocrat and as a LGBTQ-member myself, I would prioritize advancing our rights and interests as well as maintaning the cooperation with LGBTQ-organizations.

My aim is to become a full Member of the LIBE Committee, where I will have a chance to impact legislation relevant for the Community.

I will stay in touch with the LGBTI community and interest Groups in Brussels to make sure that I am aware of their input on relevant legislation.

I will continue the good work done by previous Pirate MEPs to promote the interest of the LGBTI community in all aspects of my work as a MEP.

A healthy democracy demands a safe space for all. I will commit to working for the inclusion of LGBTQI issues.

It is important to always emphasize the equal value of all people and to dare to stand up for it in all situations. I believe that equality should be a natural part as a basis for all decision-making in the same way as the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child is. I want to contribute to making it easier for all couples who love each other to start a family and create a nice life together.

My background is in criminology. Approximately 1,5 million crimes were reported in 2023 in Sweden, in the same year 85,599 assault crimes, 39,762 cases where the victim is a woman and 45,837 cases where the victim is a man.
I condemn gender based violence and discrimination against LGBTQ+ citizens in Sweden and Europe.

Carri Ginter Wikström – Candidate for the European Parliament elections, Volt Sweden.

There is a great need for better protection for LGBTQIA+ people, especially for those who are still finding out their identity.
Europe needs to ensure privacy and safe communications to allow people to express themselves freely.
More also needs to be done about disinformation by addressing incentives for controversial content and targeted campaigns, as these can spiral into hate and violence.
I will always listen to NGOs and consider how LGBTQIA+ groups are affected by my political work. I want Europe to not only be safe for everyone at home, but also be the shelter for change globally.

I will keep up the good work on this field that has been done by our current MEP, Malin Björk.

• meaningfully engage with, and seek out the input and strategic guidance of LGBTI civil society, who are best placed to know how to meet the needs of their communities
• use credible and responsible sources of information to ensure my work for LGBTI rights contributes to well-informed and constructive political discussions in Brussels and across the EU
• communicate about LGBTI rights and equality in a manner that brings people together and builds alliances and support, avoiding polarisation
• put the safety of the community above any other concerns and always follow the “do no harm”

• meaningfully engage with, and seek out the input and strategic guidance of LGBTI civil society, who are best placed to know how to meet the needs of their communities
• use credible and responsible sources of information to ensure my work for LGBTI rights contributes to well-informed and constructive political discussions in Brussels and across the EU
• communicate about LGBTI rights and equality in a manner that brings people together and builds alliances and support, avoiding polarisation
• put the safety of the community above any other concerns and always follow the “do no harm”

I dream of a Europe where it is just as obvious for you to walk hand in hand with your girlfriend or boyfriend regardless of whether it is Borås or Budapest. A Europe that is not an ATM for rogue states but that acts sharply to increase the legal rights for LGBTQI-community. A Europe that assumes the role of protector of global freedom and acts for LGBTQI movements far beyond the borders of the Union. A Europe that has the statutory right to marriage within all member states. A Europe where conversion therapy is banned.

As a queer candidate and a person of colour I will resist the far right. I will work for equality so that the lowest level in the EU are higher than the best we have today. Equal rights of marriage and starting a family, free and safe abortions and self-determination for legal gender should be standard.