“Being openly LGBTIQ in Europe shouldn’t be a struggle,” Rautio said. “While we see signs of progress, intimidation, harassment and violence remain constant threats. »
It is obvious that this increase in social acceptability has not yet translated into concrete protections. A large majority of people surveyed by the European agency are dissatisfied with the measures taken by their governments to combat discrimination and intolerance.
“We are seeing stagnation and, at an election time, this represents a huge political risk and a risk for human rights,” said Hugendubel of ILGA Europe.
Hugendubel also noted that reports of LGBTQ+ violence are likely underreported, as “fear of LGBTI phobia from police, for example, is still very real” and means fewer incidents are reported.
According to ILGA-Europe, Poland, Romania and Bulgaria remain at the bottom of the EU when it comes to protecting the rights of LGBTQ+ people, while Malta and Belgium top the list of strongest defenders.
Italy has slipped in the ILGA rankings since removing parenthood rights from same-sex couples, while Estonia and Greece have moved forward by allowing same-sex couples to marry and adopt children. Germany, meanwhile, scored points by passing legislation banning hate crimes based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
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