Four MEP candidates have signed a ten-point election pledge by the International Lesbian-Gay Association of Europe (ILGA) to combat discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression.
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They joined 266 MEP candidates from all over Europe who signed the declaration.
The declaration makes no specific reference to gay marriages or adoptions, but calls on MEPs to support an “inclusive definition of the family” which recognises the diversity of family relationships, and to ensure the needs of LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual) families are increasingly reflected in EU policy and in its social legislation, including the parental leave directive.
In a comment on ILGA’s website, AD candidate Arnold Cassola said he would promote policies for stronger families if elected. “Apart from traditional family forms, different forms of cohabitating couples should be protected. This should be done through the recognition of registered partnerships, including formations such as those in cohabitation and separated persons, people tied by family links and same-sex partners”.
Labour candidate Sharon ElIul Bonici said she “always supported equality for gays, trans and intersex people by action and not only words”, and that she would vote for equality and justice if elected.
The pledge also calls for the explicit recognition of the rights of transgender people in EU law, by their adequate coverage in future gender equality laws and policy. MEPs’ voting records
ILGA also published each MEP’s voting record on seven resolutions dealing with LGBT issues.Labour incumbent Louis Grech had the most gay-friendly record, voting for six out of the seven resolutions.
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