LGBT rights in the centre of Europe

This week LGBT rights were, probably for the first time in history, discussed extensively at the centre of Europe. The vice-president of the European Commission Mr. Frattini, Commissioner of Employment Mr. Spidla, the Council of European Human Rights Commissioner Mr. Hammelberg and the chair of the European Parliament Mr. Borrel-Fortelles were all speaking firm words on how LGBT rigths should be respected as Human Rights.
They clearly said that the assination of gay people during World War II should be recognized at history books so that young people at schools learn about it.

They promised to further explore possibilities for the implementation of an anti-discrimination directeve, and they informed us that a green paper on freedom of movement and marriage is going to be present shortly. This would, in a period of time, also mean for same-sex couples that they will be recognized, even though in some cases the European Court of Justice shall have to decide upon this.

Mr. Hammelberg announced to fully support the Moscow gay pride, remarkable considering Russia's is currently chairing the Council of Europe. Even though remarkable progress is being made in Europe, I again was a bit dissapointed. Mr. Frattini told me that LGBT young people Europe can benefit from a communication campaign about anti-discrimimation the coming years, but will not actively protected from discrimination. This priveledge is kept to employed people. I still don't understand that the European Parliament would not see the benefit of educating young people more progressively about discrimination... Because on a longer term this would have more economical benefits as anti-discrimination policies and programs in the employment sector have currently.