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European Parliament declares trans women are women
This makes me smile
European Parliament declares trans women are women âž¡ï¸ https://bit.ly/4rR8euK
— PinkNews (@pinknews.bsky.social) 2026-02-21T13:20:00.932556751Z
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https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/02/18/european-parliament-eu-trans-women/
The resolution, adopted last week, made a host of recommendations for the EU to pursue at the 70th annual UN Commission on the Status of Women, which is set to take place next month.
Among the recommendations was a proclamation emphasising the “importance of the full recognition of trans women as women, noting that their inclusion is essential for the effectiveness of any gender-equality and anti-violence policies”.
Other proclamations referencing LGBTQ+ people included the need for a “comprehensive tool to monitor and counter democratic backsliding and backsliding in women’s rights”, as well as the acknowledgement of a rise in attacks against LGBTQ+ and women’s rights activists.
The array of recommendations were adopted in a 340-141 vote, with 68 abstentions, according to LGBTQ+ Nation.
While most European Parliament resolutions aren’t legally binding, their passage typically marks significant influence within EU member states.
Among the recommendations was a proclamation emphasising the “importance of the full recognition of trans women as women, noting that their inclusion is essential for the effectiveness of any gender-equality and anti-violence policies”.
Other proclamations referencing LGBTQ+ people included the need for a “comprehensive tool to monitor and counter democratic backsliding and backsliding in women’s rights”, as well as the acknowledgement of a rise in attacks against LGBTQ+ and women’s rights activists.
The array of recommendations were adopted in a 340-141 vote, with 68 abstentions, according to LGBTQ+ Nation.
While most European Parliament resolutions aren’t legally binding, their passage typically marks significant influence within EU member states.