A network of conservative, christian-democrat, and liberal-conservative LGBTIQ+-groups in Europe. We work to strengthen cooperation between the member organisations, provide an LGBTIQ+ voice in the centre-right policies on the European and national level as well as providing a centre-right voice in the LGBTIQ+ community.
This handbook was born from both conviction and necessity. For many years, EPPride has concentrated its efforts primarily on the national and European levels, where broad frameworks for LGBTIQ+ inclusion were debated and adopted. Yet, over time, it became increasingly clear that some of the most inspiring examples of courageous and practical leadership were taking place at the local level—where mayors, councilors, and regional leaders of the European People’s Party were quietly but determinedly building inclusive communities.
It became EPPride’s task to shed light on this level of governance, to gather and share the best practices that often remain unnoticed beyond their immediate context.
Download this new handbook with good examples and inspiration for LGBTIQ+ policies on the local level
The core values of the EPP and its member parties are built upon respect for each individual and the unwavering demand for individual freedom, inclusion, and openness. Our objective is to keep building a society where each and every citizen can live freely and safely as individuals, as a part of a family and of society, and be respected for who they are.
We strongly believe that these basic values endorsed by the political family of EPP are the strongest guarantee to ensure the rights of the LGBTIQ+ communities across Europe: freedom, respect, and the right for individuals to be different; but also to see and recognise the multitude of individuality, of which sexual orientation and gender identity are as important as other characteristics. In acknowledging and emphasising this fact, we reject the notion that being LGBTIQ+ is just some form of ideology.
Download this new position paper by EPPride and the Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies
Download the annual report of the European Centre-Right LGBT+ Alliance
Download this new handbook with good examples and inspiration for LGBTIQ+ policies on the local level
