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Politicians behaving badly: 6 times partying politicos went too far

Remember Partygate, Pipigate, bunga bunga and the Brussels lockdown orgy?!

January 5, 2024 4:00 am CET

Pope Francis greenlights blessings for same-sex couples

The move marks another shift in the church’s stance on LGBTQ+ issues.

December 18, 2023 5:12 pm CET

Poland’s laws on same-sex couples violate human rights code, court rules

Warsaw should recognize and protect couples that don’t consist of a man and a woman, ECHR says.

December 12, 2023 6:42 pm CET

Israeli TV sketch show brandishes satire as weapon in Hamas war

After years pillorying their own leaders, the comedians are now lampooning the UN, BBC and woke US students.

December 11, 2023 4:00 am CET

Moscow police raid gay clubs after high court labels LGBTQ+ movement ‘extremist’

The crackdown follows the effective ban of the LGBTQ+ movement by the Russian Supreme Court.

December 2, 2023 4:49 pm CET
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Q&A: Ending HIV in the EU

Europe could be the first region worldwide to reach the UN’s goals to end AIDS. What’s holding us back?

November 27, 2023 4:21 am CET

Italy confronts its toxic culture of violence against women

PM Giorgia Meloni and opposition party leader Elly Schlein join forces to fight domestic violence after the brutal killing of a young student.

November 25, 2023 4:01 am CET

Poland’s Tusk under pressure to make good on social revolution

There is a ‘spark of hope’ among Polish activists that the new government can put an end to years of backsliding on gender rights.

November 24, 2023 2:14 pm CET

Russia moves to totally ban LGBTQ+ movement

Vladimir Putin’s government steps up crackdown.

November 17, 2023 4:38 pm CET

The Spanish dog has his day: How ‘Perro’ Sánchez won

Spain’s leader was written off when he gambled on a snap election. A canine insult and a canny deal turned his fortunes around.

November 17, 2023 4:00 am CET

PMQs rated: Rwanda and reshuffle on a tough day for Rishi Sunak

Sunak and Labour’s Keir Starmer trade jibes over migration, inflation, the Middle East, David Cameron, and, er, Elon Musk.

November 15, 2023 2:17 pm CET

Leader of Israel’s Labor: Something is ‘very wrong’ on the global left

Merav Michaeli calls out fellow supposed progressives in leftist parties worldwide for being ‘complicit’ in Hamas’ crimes.

November 14, 2023 4:00 am CET
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Poland’s opposition parties reach coalition agreement

The three parties in the coalition pledge to prioritize security and work to restore the rule of law.

November 10, 2023 5:39 pm CET

Latvia’s parliament votes to allow same-sex civil unions

Public opinion remains divided on homosexuality in the Baltic nation.

November 10, 2023 7:20 am CET

How the City of London sold off European football

London’s services firms are reaping rewards from Middle Eastern interest in sports. Activists say they are benefitting from sportswashing.

October 19, 2023 3:19 pm CET

UK’s Suella Braverman: It’s not racist to reform ECHR

Speaking in Washington, British interior minister takes aim at European Convention on Human Rights.

September 26, 2023 5:20 pm CET

TikTok and Meta warned over Slovakia election lies

EU officials privately told tech giants to step up efforts to tackle pro-Russia propaganda in the Slovak election campaign.

September 25, 2023 4:30 am CET

LGBTQ+ volleyball champion hits a nerve in Turkey’s culture war

Furor over a star in European championship-winning team exposes deep rift between Islamists and secularists.

September 5, 2023 1:03 pm CET

The war against ‘woke capitalism’ is coming to the EU 

If you think banks should focus less on climate change and diversity, here’s a strategy you can get behind.

August 21, 2023 4:38 am CET

US limits visa waiver for Hungarians

The unprecedented move comes in response to security concerns, Washington says.

August 1, 2023 9:32 am CET

Belgium’s trans-friendly reputation faces far-right rise

The small country has been paradise found for LGBTQ+ community — but it could become paradise lost if a rightward swing continues.

July 30, 2023 4:01 am CET

The Spanish elections and potential outcomes, explained

Sunday’s vote could usher the far right into government … or make Spain the Belgium of the south.

July 22, 2023 11:01 am CET

Georgia’s crackdown on queer rights contradicts its EU ambitions

Georgian officials are capitalizing on homophobia to boost their chances in 2024 elections. But that won’t help win EU membership candidate status this year.

July 15, 2023 2:10 pm CET

Spain’s Sánchez and Núñez Feijóo clash in fierce pre-election debate

The TV showdown saw the candidates engage in a 2-hour shouting match, with the opposition leader emerging triumphant.

July 11, 2023 3:20 am CET
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