EESC firmly rejects conversion practices, seen as hate crimes, and fully backs EU LGBTIQ+ Equality Strategy

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:02:30 +0000

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The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) placed fundamental rights, dignity and equality at the centre of its April plenary session, holding a high‑level debate on Union of Equality: Advancing LGBTIQ+ rights and banning conversion practices. The debate was followed by the adoption of two key EESC opinions calling for stronger enforcement of the EU’s LGBTIQ+ Equality Strategy 2026–2030 and a comprehensive EU‑wide ban on conversion practices.