EU's Push to Ban Gay 'Conversion Therapy'

The European Commission has announced plans to urge EU member states to ban gay 'conversion therapy' ahead of the Brussels Pride festival. President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized that such practices have no place in the Union, pointing to a need for increased protections for LGBTQ+ citizens.

The European Commission is taking steps to outlaw gay 'conversion therapy' across the European Union, a move prompted by a significant public campaign. President Ursula von der Leyen reiterated that such practices should not exist within the Union's borders.

Although only ten out of the twenty-seven EU countries have partially or fully banned the practice, calls for a binding legal prohibition are growing stronger. A survey by the EU's Agency for Fundamental Rights revealed that one in four LGBTQ+ citizens have faced these scientifically debunked practices, with reports highest in several member states.

As Brussels prepares for its 30th annual parade celebrating LGBTQ+ rights, European leaders are reinforcing their commitment to protect these communities from harmful conversion practices.