Slovakia curb on same-sex rights sparks concern over LGBTIQ+ rights in the EU

Slovakia curb on same-sex rights sparks concern over LGBTIQ+ rights in the EU

While social acceptance of LGBTIQ+ people has increased across the EU in the last five years, the rights of sexual minorities are under pressure in the EU. The latest move by Slovakia to restrict the rights of same-sex couples stands at odds with the bloc’s strategy to promote the communities’ rights and safety.