After nearly a third of Poland towns and municipalities declared 'LGBT-free zones,' the European Union has stepped in and denied funding to them.
After nearly a third of Poland towns and municipalities declared "LGBT-free zones," the European Union has stepped in and denied funding to them.
Six towns in Poland that have adopted the homophobic policies have been denied funding, according to a statement from the EU's Commissioner for Equality. "EU values and fundamental rights must be respected by Member States and state authorities," said CommissionerThey applied for grants as part of a"town twinning" proposal, which would connect two communities in separate nations for joint partnerships. Other applicants that didn't adopt"LGBT-free zone" policies were approved.
The news comes as sitting president Andrzej Duda won a re-election as part of the right-wing Law and Justice party. In his tenure, the nation has intensified its anti-LGBT sentiment after Duda signed a"family charter" that pledged to “ban the propagation of LGBT ideology in public institutions.” Further, he proposed an amendment that would prohibit same-sex couple adoptions.
Deutschland Neuesten Nachrichten, Deutschland Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Heightening EU frictions, Poland queries pact on violence against womenPoland's highest constitutional court is to scrutinize a European pact on violence against women, the prime minister said on Thursday, after a cabinet member said Warsaw should quit the treaty which the nationalist government considers too liberal.
Weiterlesen »
Nearly one in three children have dangerous amounts of lead in bloodstream: studyNearly one in three children around the world have high levels of lead in their bloodstream, according to a new study, as widespread lead pollution puts millions of young people at risk of irreversible mental and physical damage.
Weiterlesen »
Testing czar: Nursing homes to get nearly 1M rapid tests by end of weekThe HHS testing czar says the federal government will deliver nearly 1 million rapid, point-of-care coronavirus tests to high-risk nursing homes by the end of the week
Weiterlesen »
U.S. records nearly 25,000 coronavirus deaths in JulyU.S. coronavirus deaths rose by almost 25,000 in July and cases doubled in at least 18 states during the month, according to a Reuters tally, dealing a crushing blow to hopes of quickly reopening the economy.
Weiterlesen »
COVID-19 'long-haulers' report nearly 100 symptoms for more than 100 daysSelf-nicknamed COVID-19 'long-haulers' report experiencing nearly 100 symptoms for more than 100 days, including everything from joint pain and fevers, to hair loss and double vision.
Weiterlesen »
Brazil confirms nearly 70,000 cases in new daily record – latest updatesUN: Virus costs global tourism $320B. Other Covid19 updates: 🇧🇷 Brazil reports almost 70,000 new cases in one day 🇬🇹 Guatemala burying dozens of unidentified victims 🇰🇼 Kuwait allows citizens, residents to travel More here:
Weiterlesen »