EU Becoming More Gay Friendly

The latest Eurobarometer survey examining discrimination in the European Union published this month reveals growing acceptance of the LGBT community within the E.U., but more work needs to be done, according to a press release from the International Lesbian and Gay Association.

The survey was conducted between February and March 2008 and reveals that discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation is seen as the second most widespread form of discrimination in the E.U. after ethnic origin.

Despite this, the study also show that in nearly all countries of the E.U. most people believe that sexual orientation discrimination is now less common than during the past five years.

Just 1% of E.U. citizens report that they have been discriminated against due to sexual orientation, according to ILGA.(keep reading)