Parliament declared the EU an "LGBTIQ freedom zone" in 2021, in response to increased discrimination and attacks on the LGBTIQ+ community.

The EU is founded on principles of equality - today and every day, the European Parliament stands with the LGBTIQ+ community. https://t.co/KRDmOyahFd

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Today is International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Transphobia, and Interphobia.

In April, MEPs voted to condemn conversion therapy, calling for a legal act to establish an EU-wide ban on conversion practices in all Member States. 🏳️‍🌈

#IDAHOBIT #IDAHOBIT2026 https://t.co/M2b44NVis3

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The EU accepts people as they are.

Hate has no place here.

Parliament has backed LGBTIQ+ rights for years.

Now in focus: ending conversion practices.

On the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, Parliament stands with the LGBTIQ+ community 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ https://t.co/B9fUTCMdnv

European Parliament

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From carving to printing — every step tells a story. 🪵🖨️
Watch the full woodblock printing process come to life through patience, precision, and centuries of craftsmanship.
Ancient technology. Timeless artistry. ✨ https://t.co/08hTq3QlHp

Mission of China to the EU

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RT @AndersEideNOR: 17 May is 🇳🇴Norway’s Constitution Day. Today we celebrate our independence and the freedom, democracy and human rights enshrined in our 1814 Constitution.

None of it must ever be taken for granted.

Happy Constitution Day Norway! https://t.co/zES2oyBCmI

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It’s #IDAHOBIT (International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia) 🏳️‍🌈

⚖️ The #CJEU has a long history of upholding equal treatment under #EUlaw, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation – and continues to strengthen LGBTQ+ rights today.

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Ненависті немає місця в ЄС.
ЄС приймає людей такими, якими вони є.

У Міжнародний день боротьби з гомофобією, біфобією та трансфобією Європарламент стоїть пліч-о-пліч зі спільнотою ЛГБТІК+ 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Тому що ЄС побудований на рівності, свободі, демократії та гідності✊ https://t.co/otTrXkQoQk

Europarl_UA

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A hidden infrared camera in Shaanxi's Changqing Nature Reserve captured a rare, intimate moment: deep in a mixed forest, a giant #panda mother was filmed gently carrying her cub in her mouth, pausing briefly before pressing on through the wilderness.
https://t.co/qp6vyNQysD

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RT @SwissPeaceHR: On #IDAHOBIT2026, @SwissPeaceHR🇨🇭reaffirms that preventing discrimination and violence against #LGBTIQ persons is essential to protecting #HumanRights & #Democracy.
Read more about🇨🇭commitment in the new NAP to combat hate crimes against LGBTIQ persons 👇
https://t.co/icGcfMpHmt

Swiss Mission to the EU

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Le Parlement européen @Europarl_EN a ouvert ses portes aux citoyens à Strasbourg à l’occasion de la Journée de l’Europe ce dimanche 17 mai. https://t.co/N2CIWbqPvT

Parlement européen en France

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“Democracy is not only about elections. It’s about who gets to belong.”

To celebrate #IDAHOBIT, @kimvsparrentak Sparrentak and Marc Angel look back at decades of struggle, solidarity, and progress for LGBTIQ+ rights in Europe - and the work still ahead. https://t.co/E6ll53Rsz2

EPWashingtonDC

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Located 10 meters underwater, the facility houses nearly 2,000 servers and uses cool seawater for heat dissipation, eliminating the need for freshwater. Why is #China putting #AI data centers under the sea?
https://t.co/qdF61NISfm

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Witness the beauty of #Chinese architecture
https://t.co/bYQ1ueXPCM

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On the Day of Remembrance of Victims of Political Repression, Ukraine honours memory of millions of people murdered by Soviet totalitarian regime.
Today, Russia continues methods of Soviet regime that should have remained in past – and it must be held fully accountable for them. https://t.co/50vmv7wtpZ

UKR Mission to the EU

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RT @ZelenskyyUa: I spoke with António Costa @eucopresident. Thank you very much for supporting our state and our people. We discussed in detail the prospects of the negotiation process for peace for Ukraine and all of Europe. I informed him about our recent contacts with various leaders in Europe and with the American side. We both agree that Europe must be involved in the negotiations. It is important for it to have a strong voice and presence in this process, and it is worth determining who will represent Europe specifically. Of course, we also discussed Ukraine’s European integration. We are ready for the opening of the clusters – we discussed the timeline and the necessary communication on this. I am grateful to everyone who supports us. Thank you, António, and all European leaders.

UKR Mission to the EU

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Democracy is how we live our lives in Europe.

Cherish it.
Shape it.
Protect it.

ℹ️Read more: https://t.co/YuFzGbFKP4 https://t.co/5axT9utLVZ

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#CAE | @CaroitEleonore participe à la réunion du Conseil Affaires étrangères Développement qui se tient aujourd’hui à Bruxelles.

Au programme :
📌 Avenir de l'action extérieure
📌 Le rôle de Global Gateway dans notre action extérieure
📌 Conséquences de la guerre en Iran https://t.co/TmFaWHytio

La France dans l’UE 🇫🇷🇪🇺

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