According to the ILGA's annual report on the situation of LGBTI+ Rights in Europe, Bulgaria and Romania were classified as the European Union countries where discrimination against the LGBTQI+ community is most pronounced.
According to the ILGA's annual report on the situation of LGBTI+ Rights in Europe, Bulgaria and Romania were classified as the European Union countries where discrimination against the LGBTQI+ community is most pronounced.
The main organization focused on the defense of LGBTI+ Rights, ILGA, released this finding in its annual map, known as the Rainbow Map. This issue was also addressed during a meeting at the Committee of the European Regions, held in Brussels.
In contrast to the two mentioned countries, Spain and Malta were cited as positive global examples. These countries have innovative legislation both in combating hate speech and in the legal recognition of transgender people.
Out of a total of 27 European Union member states, eleven countries still do not accept marriage between individuals of the same sex. Additionally, eight of these countries maintain the ban on so-called conversion therapies.
International organizations have requested greater attention to the most extreme cases, specifically those being registered in Romania and Bulgaria.
