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EU Commission Backs Conversion Therapy Ban — But Only as a Non-Binding Recommendation

Brussels' long-awaited response to 1.2 million petition signatures landed on May 13. Ursula von der Leyen called the practice 'barbaric' and asked every member state to outlaw it. What she didn't do is propose a binding EU-wide ban.

May 15, 2026 By TrueQueer
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European Parliament Backs EU-Wide Conversion Therapy Ban — 405 MEPs Push the Commission to Act

MEPs voted on April 29 to endorse a citizen-led initiative calling for an EU-wide ban on conversion practices. The resolution is non-binding, but it puts the Commission on the clock — a formal response is expected May 18.

May 1, 2026 By TrueQueer
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