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# EPPride - the LGBTIQ+ network of EPP

A network of conservative, christian-democrat, and liberal-conservative LGBT-groups in Europe. We work to strengthen cooperation between the member organisations, provide an LGBT voice in the centre-right policies on the European and national level as well as providing a centre-right voice in the LGBT+ community.

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://eppride.eu/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [Time to stand firm](https://eppride.eu/time-to-stand-firm/) - Today, core European values such as freedom and equality are challenged in ways that were unimaginable just a few years ago. As EPPride – the LGBTIQ+ network of the EPP – we work with minority rights and, we feel and take notice of these changes daily. Even though we have seen that tolerance for diversity
- [Safe Schools and Combating Anonymous Digital Hate](https://eppride.eu/safe-schools-and-combating-anonymous-digital-hate/) - Spring 2025, a small municipality on the west coast of Norway. The political majority decides there is no need for a concrete plan to address LGBTIQ-related challenges. Instead, they adopt a broad diversity declaration. After this declaration there has been cases of online hate, bullying and death threats sent between children and the municipality only
- [The constitution of fear: EPPride strongly condemns Slovak constitutional amendment – EU must act](https://eppride.eu/the-constitution-of-fear-eppride-strongly-condemns-slovak-constitutional-amendment-eu-must-act/) - EPPride is deeply concerned and appalled by the draft constitutional amendment passed by the Slovak Parliament on 26 September, which stipulates that only two genders – "male" and "female" as defined biologically – will be recognised in future. Furthermore, the law severely restricts the rights of transgender people and same-sex couples, for example by reserving
- [Annual Meeting 2025 focused on local policies](https://eppride.eu/annuel-meeting-2025-focused-on-local-policies/) - Last week (October 16-19), EPPride gathered for three days of useful meetings with various NGOs and to hold our Annual Meeting in Amsterdam and the Hague, the Netherlands. The focus of the Annual Meeting was directed to local policies and LGBTIQ+ issues in municipalities, cities and regions. Rewarding meetingsDuring Thursday and Friday, the hosts of
- [Discussed LGBTIQ+ strategy with Commissioner Lahbib](https://eppride.eu/discussed-lgbtiq-strategy-with-commissioner-lahbib/) - Due to EU’s current work on a renewed LGBTIQ+ strategy, President of EPPride, Helge Ytterøy L’orange and First Vice President of EPPride Gerben Horst, together with the leadership of LGBTI Liberals of Europe, met with EU Commissioner for Equality Hadja Lahbib last week. ‘The work on the renewed strategy in the LGBTIQ+ area is well
- [EPPride at EuroPride 2025](https://eppride.eu/eppride-at-europride-2025/) - EuroPride 2025 was held in Lisbon, Portugal during last week. One of the events held at every EuroPride is a Human Rights Conference and Thursday- Friday EPPride Secretary General Fredrik Saweståhl took part at the conference to promote EPPride and to meet with LGBTIQ+ and Pride activists from across Europe.At the conference Fredrik Saweståhl was
- [LGBTIQ+ issues raised in more arenas at EPP Congress](https://eppride.eu/lgbtiq-issues-raised-in-more-arenas-at-epp-congress/) - Last week, the European Peoples Party (EPP), gathered for its Congress in Valencia, Spain to elect new leadership and to discuss and adopt resolutions on important political topics. The congress also included a number of side events with various political themes, as well as opportunities for a number of informal meetings. ‘Three intense days at
- [A dark day for both Hungary and human rights in Europe](https://eppride.eu/a-dark-day-for-both-hungary-and-human-rights-in-europe/) - The Hungarian government parties, with two-thirds of the members of parliament behind them, have proposed banning Pride to protect children and young people from what they say is a dangerous ideology. In addition, it is proposed to use digital facial recognition equipment to monitor and expose those who violate the ban.Fellow human beings are not
- [Letter to the editor: Will the new EU Commission become an important ally for LGBTIQ people throughout Europe?](https://eppride.eu/letter-to-the-editor-will-the-new-eu-commission-become-animportant-ally-for-lgbtiq-people-throughout-europe/) - December 1 st , the new EU Commission takes office. As always, the commission has a broad agenda, and many major issues to deal with in the coming years. When Commission President Ursula von der Leyen presented the proposed new EU commissioners and what they should prioritize in their work a few weeks ago, we
- [New name – EPPride](https://eppride.eu/new-name-eppride/) - At the latest Annual Meeting (2024) the organisation adopted a new name. Since January 1st, 2025, the name of the organisation is EPPride – the LGBTIQ+ network of EPP. A new logo was also adopted. The new name and logo clearly signals our connection to the European People’s Party (EPP) , the largest political family
- [A stronger LGBTIQ+ focus as EPPride](https://eppride.eu/a-stronger-lgbtiq-focus-as-eppride/) - When the European Centre-right LGBT+ Alliance gathered for its Annual Meeting in Malta, November 7-9 th the biggest decision was to rename the organisation. From January 1 st, 2025, the new name will be EPPride - the LGBTIQ+ Network of the European Peoples Party (EPP) Apart from the name change and the annual formalities, important
- [Workshop with the Wilfred Martens Centre on strengthening the LGBT+ voice](https://eppride.eu/workshop-with-the-wilfred-martens-centre-on-strengthening-the-lgbt-voice/) - Monday (September 30 th ) the European Centre-Right LGBT+ Alliance together with theWilfred Martens Centre for European Studies organised a very interesting seminar andworkshop on LGBT+ politics seen from a centre-right perspective. The headline of the seminar was “Strengthening the LGBT+ voice as part of the centre-right narrative” and contained both presentations by experts, by
- [LGBT+ Alliance at EuroPride 2024](https://eppride.eu/lgbt-alliance-at-europride-2024/) - The annual event EuroPride edition 2024 took place in Thessaloniki, Greece last week andcame to a conclusion with the big parade on Saturday, June 29 th . The European Centre-RightLGBT+ Alliance took part of the celebrations during EuroPride both at the Human Rightsconference and through an event co-organised with the other political families in Europe
- [Time to lift bans on gay men being blood donors!](https://eppride.eu/time-to-lift-bans-on-gay-men-being-blood-donors/) - There is no doubt that there is a high need for blood in our health care services across Europe. Unfortunately, the supplies of blood, and the number of donors often risks running low – one reason blatant discrimination! Shortage of blood from time to time in many countries poses a serious health care problem. Bearing
- [An important election for the LGBTIQ community](https://eppride.eu/an-important-election-for-the-lgbtiq-community/) - The rise of populist parties, even within the EU, which are increasingly trying topush back the rights of LGBTIQ 1 community makes the adopted EU strategy forequality and further work even more important. “The Equality strategy contained targeted measures to eliminate injustices,mainstream LGBTIQ equality into all policy areas and strengthen the voice ofLGBTIQ persons. The
- [We must look 20 years ahead](https://eppride.eu/we-must-look-20-years-ahead/) - Today marks 20 years since the first official International Day Against Homophobiaand Transphobia (IDAHOT) and LGBT representation is as important as it was 20years ago. Bias-motivated violence is increasing and polarizing, and violent languagehas been louder especially from politicians and media sources. We must not let fearmongering shape the future of LGBT children and youth.
- [EPP Congress: The Alliance part of shaping the future of Europe](https://eppride.eu/epp-congress-the-alliance-part-of-shaping-the-future-of-europe/) - With the elections to the European Parliament upcoming in June the largest political family inEurope the EPP gathered in Bucharest, Romania, on March 5 th – 7 th for a Congress. At theCongress delegates from all over Europe adopted an election manifesto and nominated acandidate for the position as President of the EU-Commission – Ursula
- [Full support is more important than ever!](https://eppride.eu/full-support-is-more-important-than-ever/) - Two years ago today, Putin’s Russia, started the worst war in Europe since 1945 by the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The war in Ukraine is not just a physical and territorial war. President Putin repeats more and more often, that this is a war of values, where our values, on individual freedom and respect for each of us are at stake.
- [Stop Putin and his distorted view on humanity!](https://eppride.eu/stop-putin-and-his-distorted-view-on-humanity/) - Last week, Russia chose to ban the LGBT+ movement, and define the LGBT+ movementextremist. The decision clearly demonstrates the contempt Putin and his regime have forpeople and human diversity. Over time, we have seen how Putin and his regime step by step reduce their countrymenfrom being individuals to obedient tools for the regime's increasingly extreme
- [Though you don’t see it – it’s still there](https://eppride.eu/though-you-dont-see-it-its-still-there/) - Today, on World AIDS Day parts of Europe can say their fight against HIV and AIDS have reached the worldwide goal of UNAIDS 90-90-90 and have control of the infection rate and spread in other parts of Europe, we see severe lack of healthcare, and even increasing numbers of infections. - We enjoy the positive
- [Important step for rainbow families in EU member countries](https://eppride.eu/important-step-for-rainbow-families-in-eu-member-countries/) - Different laws for the recognition of parenthood between EU member states leaves children in vulnerable situations. To strengthen children’s rights the EU Commission this week adopted a proposal to harmonise the rules. We the European Centre-Right LGBT+ Alliance welcomes this proposal from the EU Commission. It is a big step forward to create a better
- [A strong LGBT+ platform for Europe](https://eppride.eu/a-strong-lgbt-platform-for-europe/) - In its 10th year of operation, the European Center Right LGBT+ Alliance is an increasingly strong voice in the political arena. This weekend (November 9-11) new leadership was elected and a strong comprehensive political platform covering LGBT+ politics was adopted. The new leadership in the Alliance consists of President Helge Ytterøy L'orange (Høyre, Norway), First
- [Pride still matters in Europe today](https://eppride.eu/pride-still-matters-in-europe-today/) - With this year’s Pride season coming to an end and EuroPride in Malta a few weeks back, it isimportant to emphasize why Pride still matters in Europe today. LGBT+ Pride parades and marches inmany cities and towns across Europe play a key role in setting the agenda for emancipation andequal rights and make the LGBT+
- [Self-determination is basic human right for trans persons](https://eppride.eu/self-determination-is-basic-human-right-for-trans-persons/) - Without a doubt trans persons are among the most discriminated in all spheres of life.That’s why the European Centre-Right LGBT+ Alliance stands shoulder to shoulderwith all who strive for proper self-determination for trans persons in all Europeancountries. Presently, the national parliaments of several European countries are working on legislationthat is aimed at improving the rights
- [Statement: Alliance deeply worried about Italian government violating rights of rainbow families](https://eppride.eu/statement-alliance-deeply-worried-about-italian-government/) - Recently, the Italian government forced local authorities to remove the names of same-sexparents from the birth certificates of their children. This is the case for non-biologicalmothers in several Italian cities. These mothers then lose the right for normal parental taskslike taking their child to the doctor and pick them up in kindergarten or school.Current Italian
- [A year ago, today](https://eppride.eu/a-year-ago-today-2023/) - Finally, after 2 years of pandemic, we could celebrate love and the right to love whoever we want. But then, the hatred showed its worst side. An extremism we know is there. An extremism that isallowed to flourish in closed rooms, but which comes out into the light from time to time. It comesfrom the
- [Stop the unscientific discrimination of blood donors](https://eppride.eu/stop-the-unscientific-discrimination-of-blood-donors/) - The need for blood in our health care services is high. The supply can many times be too low and there is a risk for a lack of blood in many countries. This is a serious problem across Europe and the EU.With that in mind it is problematic that many countries have rules that basically
- [Transgender Day of Visibility](https://eppride.eu/transgender-day-of-visibility/) - Friday, March 31st is the Transgender Day of Visibility. Transgender persons are more often victims of discrimination and violence than many other members of the LGBT+ community and therefore often more reluctant to become visible in society even though visibility is important and vital when fighting for one's rights.We the European Centre-Right LGBT+ Alliance, the
- [The Alliance is now an official part of the EPP party](https://eppride.eu/official-part-of-the-epp-party/) - The European Centre-Right LGBT+ Alliance has been granted an official and formal statuswithin the EPP – the Alliance is now voted in as an Associated Entity. The historic decisionwas taken almost unanimously at the EPP Political Assembly in Helsinki on Friday, March10 th . - We are very happy with the decision and with the
- [The World Cup in Qatar proved once again that it is time for international sports organisations to take responsibility for their actions and their brand](https://eppride.eu/the-world-cup-in-qatar-proved-once-again-that-it-is-time-for-international-sports-organisations-to-take-responsibility-for-their-actions-and-their-brand/) - Summarising the World Cup in Qatar there have been great football games, there has been success and joy for some and disappointment and tears for others. But the lasting impression for many when it comes to the World Cup isn’t who won, but rather that so many of the values we believe in – inclusiveness,
- [Annual Meeting of the Alliance – a short report](https://eppride.eu/annual-meeting-of-the-alliance-a-short-report/) - The Annual Meeting of the European Centre-Right LGBT+ Alliance was held digitally Saturday,November 12, with all member organisations taking part. The meeting elected a new board,welcomed a new full member organisation, made adjustments to the statutes, and adopted twopolitical motions. The Annual Meeting was followed by a much-appreciated webinar on the EULGBTIQ Equality Strategy. The
- [It’s time to stand up against homophobia – EuroPride in Belgrade must go through and those condemning Pride cannot be allowed to stand in the way](https://eppride.eu/its-time-to-stand-up-against-homophobia-europride-in-belgrade-must-go-through-and-those-condemning-pride-cannot-be-allowed-to-stand-in-the-way/) - STATEMENT: We, the European Centre-Right LGBT+ Alliance, the LGBT+ organisations of the EPP in Europe, strongly support the organisers of EuroPride in Belgrade which will take place September 12-18. The criticism of the event and the rampant homophobia shown towards the LGBT+ community by both religious and political forces in Serbia is something we all
- [The Alliance at the EPP Congress](https://eppride.eu/the-alliance-at-the-epp-congress/) - The European Centre-Right LGBT+ Alliance took part at the congress of the European People’s Party (EPP) in Rotterdam on May 31st and June 1st with a delegation and three seminars in the program of side events. This year was the fifth time the Alliance took part in the EPP Congress, but the first where the
- [Still much work left to create an LGBT+ inclusive Europe, shows 2022 Rainbow Map](https://eppride.eu/still-much-work-left-to-create-an-lgbt-inclusive-europe-shows-2022-rainbow-map/) - STATEMENT: Last week ILGA Europe released the 2022 version of the Rainbow Map showing the progress or lack of progress concerning LGBT+ rights across Europe. The conclusion we draw, as the European Centre-Right LGBT+ Alliance, after studying the map and the Annual Review detailing the development in each and every country is that – there
- [Conclusion from meeting with EU commissioner Helena Dalli](https://eppride.eu/conclusion-from-meeting-with-eu-commissioner-helena-dalli/) - - The new EU LGBTIQ Equality Strategy is a major step forward. Containing several measures aiming at improving quality of life, equality, and rights for members of the LGBT+ community across Europe as well as encourage diversity in the EU. From our perspective centre-right perspective we believe that we need to increase the focus on
- [Views on the EU LGBTIQ Equality Strategy](https://eppride.eu/views-on-the-eu-lgbtiq-equality-strategy/) - In November 2020, the EU Commission put forward the first ever comprehensive EU LGBTIQ Equality Strategy. The strategy is a part of the EU Commissions priority to form a union of Equality. The European Centre-Right LGBT+ Alliance welcomes the strategy as an important step for the EU in promoting LGBT+ rights and issues. The new
- [International webinar – how to be centre-right and LGBT+](https://eppride.eu/international-webinar-how-to-be-centre-right-and-lgbt/) - Tonight (January 25th) all the member organisations of the European Centre-Right LGBT+ Alliance teamed up with the LGBT+ Conservatives from the UK for an international webinar for our members. The theme was “How to be centre-right and LGBT+” and several topics were presented and discussed such as media relations, fund raising, campaigning, and influencing our
- [EU Court ruling - A step forward for #RainbowFamilies](https://eppride.eu/eu-court-ruling-a-step-forward-for-rainbowfamilies/) - On Tuesday, the EU Court of Justice made an important landmark ruling that is a step forward for rainbow families in all EU member countries. The court ruled that Bulgaria has to recognise two women as mothers of a child and issue the child a birth certificate. The ruling means that all EU member countries
- [Strengthening the support for LGBT+ rights and the role of the centre-right](https://eppride.eu/strengthening-the-support-for-lgbt-rights-and-the-role-of-the-centre-right/) - Yesterday (December 6th) the Alliance co-hosted an international webinar together with the Jarl Hjalmarson Foundation, a Swedish centre-right democracy foundation, and our Swedish member organisation Öppna Moderater. The webinar focused on a discussion on how to increase the support for civil rights and freedom for the LGBT+ community.Speakers where the EPP deputy secretary general Christian
- [The Alliance Annual Meeting – what happened](https://eppride.eu/the-alliance-annual-meeting-what-happened/) - The Annual Meeting of the European Centre-Right LGBT+ Alliance was held Friday (November 19th) electing a new board and making policy decisions. The Alliance also welcomed Gruppe 2019 from the ÖVP in Austria as a full member organisation. Instead of meeting in Rotterdam and the Hague as planned the meeting had to move to the
- [Hop Suisse – for saying yes to same-sex marriage](https://eppride.eu/hop-suisse-for-saying-yes-to-same-sex-marriage/) - Congratulations Switzerland. In a referendum Sunday Swiss voters gave an overwhelming support for same-sex marriage. 64,1 % of the voters backed the “Marriage for all” (Ehe für alle, Marriage pour toutes et tous, Matrimonio per tutti) campaign and made sure that Switzerland became the 30th country in the world to adopt marriage equality. The European
- [Positive and historic resolution in the European Parliament](https://eppride.eu/positive-and-historic-resolution-in-the-european-parliament/) - Monday the European Parliament adopted a resolution with overwhelming majority stating that ● The EU should lift all obstacles facing LGBTIQ people when exercising their basic rights ● Rainbow families and same-sex couples should have the same freedom of movement and family reunification rights as others ● Marriages or registered partnerships formed in one member
- [Ministers share experiences on equal access to health care for the LGBT+ community at World Pride seminar](https://eppride.eu/ministers-share-experiences-on-equal-access-to-health-care-for-the-lgbt-community-at-world-pride-seminar/) - Thursday August 19th German Minister of Health Jens Spahn (CDU) and Norwegian Minister of health Bent Høie (Høyre) take to the stage at the interparliamentary conference at World Pride in Copenhagen to participate in a panel on “Equal access and better health care for the LGBTIQ community”. Danish member of the European Parliament Pernille Weiss
- [New homo- and transphobic laws in Hungary](https://eppride.eu/new-homo-and-transphobic-laws-in-hungary/) - We are abhorred and disgusted by the law which was passed by the Hungarian parliament today. The European Court of Justice will surely be called upon and react accordingly. But this will not remove the root of all evil. This calls for a unanimous and strong reaction of the EU. We must - by all
- [Four requests to improve healthcare for trans people](https://eppride.eu/four-requests-to-improve-healthcare-for-trans-people/) - The European Centre Right LGBT+ Alliance have compiled a status report about the health treatment of trans people in the 7 countries we cover. The result is striking, and the pandemic seems to worsen the situation even more. Our mapping of the situation shows that only Belgium has a transparent care path for trans people.
- [Statement on IDAHOBIT2021](https://eppride.eu/statement-on-idahobit2021/) - Today, May 17th, marks the international day against Homophobia, biphobia and transphobia #IDAHOBIT2021 Although LGBT-rights have been strengthened in many countries in Europe there is still a lot of work to do before we can truly say that we live in equality as LGBT citizens. We therefore ask the EU and all the governments of
- [Statement on the debate on Europe as an #LGBTIFreedomZone in the European Parliament](https://eppride.eu/statement-on-the-debate-on-europe-as-an-lgbtifreedomzone-in-the-european-parliament/) - In the month marking the second sad anniversary of the first Polish resolution in Świdnik County on so-called "LGBT-free zones”, the European parliament is set to debate and vote on a resolution declaring the EU an "LGBTIQ Freedom Zone". We are not an ideology. We are proud citizens of the European #LGBTIQFreedomZone.The motion is debated
- [Statement: EU Member States Must Improve the LGBT+ Community and People’s Conditions](https://eppride.eu/eu-member-states-must-improve-the-lgbt-community-and-peoples-conditions/) - Considering the recent developments on LGBT+ rights in Hungary and Poland, there is a growing need for the Commission and European Parliament to pursue sanctions towards member states that do not comply with the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights. Several reports have highlighted the abuse and discrimination LGBT+ people face in Poland and Hungary. Despite
- [Article: Why isn't Germany helping gay rights in Hungary, Poland?](https://eppride.eu/why-isnt-germany-helping-gay-rights-in-hungary-poland/) - Considering the recent developments on LGBT+ rights in Hungary and Poland, there is a growing need for the EU Commission and European Parliament to pursue sanctions towards member states that do not comply with the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights.Several reports have highlighted the abuse and discrimination LGBT+ people face in Poland and Hungary.Despite these reports,
- [Statement: Freedom of movement in Europe still a challenge for LGBT-persons](https://eppride.eu/freedom-of-movement-in-europe-still-a-challenge-for-lgbt-persons/) - The freedom of movement within the EU is a cornerstone the European co-operation that’s has given our countries and our citizens great advantages. Therefore, this right must be defended and also extended so that it truly becomes a freedom of movement for all EU citizens. Today that is not the case. The lack of recognition
- [Statement: EPP must stand up for Human Rights in Poland](https://eppride.eu/epp-must-stand-up-for-human-rights-in-poland/) - 'Considering the recent developments on LGBT+ rights in Poland, there is a growing need for the Commission and European Parliament to pursue sanctions towards member states that do not comply with the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights', says President of the European Centre Right LGBT+Alliance, Fredrik Saweståhl.'Even though the 2008 Equal Treatment Directive was not
- [Statement: The European Centre-right LGBT+Alliance stands by Hungarian transgender persons!](https://eppride.eu/the-european-centre-right-lgbtalliance-stands-by-hungarian-transgender-persons/) - The European Centre-right LGBT+ Alliance has taken note of the current developments in Hungary with horror and disgust and strongly condemns the actions taken by the Hungarian government against transgender persons.A new discriminating bill was passed to parliament by Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjen earlier this week. The bill states that only “gender at birth”
- [Statement: IDAHOBIT 2020](https://eppride.eu/statement-idahobit-2020/) - The lived experiences of LGBTI Europeans differ dramatically from country to country. In some of them hate is rampant and governments even use COVID-19 legislation to attack the human rights of LGBTI people. We need to work together to help #EradicateHate across Europe and unify our continent in #PrideNoPrejudice.According to the recently unveiled findings of
- [Article: Time for EU pressure on Warsaw homophobes](https://eppride.eu/time-for-eu-pressure-on-warsaw-homophobes/) - In the recent weeks following the presidential election in Poland we have seen a deteriation of the situation for LGBTI persons and human rights activists in the country.The narrow election victory for the Law and Justice candidate Andrzej Duda has led to increased problems, instead of a move to unite the country. These actions need
- [Statement: We need better support for families and for rainbow families and their children](https://eppride.eu/we-need-better-support-for-families-and-for-rainbow-families-and-their-children/) - The European Centre-Right LGBT+ Alliance statement on familiesFamilies are invaluable for cohesion and solidarity in Europe. Families and children are of inestimable value to and the foundation of society: they are the future. It’s in the family where people make elemental experiences and learn the essence of cohesion: trust, security, reliability, care, appreciation, respect, solidarity
- [Statement: We ask that the EPP expell Fidesz from the EPP](https://eppride.eu/we-ask-that-the-epp-expell-fidesz-from-the-epp/) - Attacks on LHBT+ persons, the civil society and basic rights are actions that are contrary to the core values of Christian Democrats and Conservatives. For the past years we have all witnessed how the situation for LGBT+ persons in Hungary has deteriorated. The Hungarian government has led a charge against the LGBT+ community and worsened

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- [About us](https://eppride.eu/about-us/) - About us EPPride – the LGBTIQ+ network of EPP EPPride – the LGBTIQ+ network is a pan European Centre-Right political network comprising Christian Democrat, Conservative and Liberal-Conservative groups. EPPride gathers organisations that are part of a political party that belongs to the European Peoples’ Party (EPP) such as CDU, CDA and Moderaterna. EPPride is an
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