Referring to the new bill passed by the Ugandan parliament last week, which could mean life sentences for people who identify as LGBTI, President Metsola said it was deeply concerning, as it targets entire communities and serves to scapegoat LGBTI persons. “This parliament has repeatedly reaffirmed that people should be allowed to live how they wish to live, be who they wish to be, and love as they wish to love. We reiterate that now”, she added.

Changes to the agenda

Wednesday

A Commission statement on The rights of children in Rainbow Families and same sex parents in particular in Italy (no resolution) is added as the last point in the afternoon. As a consequence, the sitting is extended to 21:00.

Thursday

A joint debate on Commission statements on Rule of Law in Greece, on Rule of Law in Spain and on Rule of Law in Malta is added to the Commission statement on 2022 Rule of Law Report – The Rule of Law situation in the European Union. The three statements will be wound up…