In a significant victory for LGBTQ+ rights, Poland has officially abolished its last 'LGBT-free' zone in Łańcut. This repeal comes six years after these zones were first established by the former right-wing government. The zones, which were adopted by around 100 municipalities, aimed to discourage tolerance and reject LGBTQ+ rights, leading to widespread condemnation from human rights organizations and the EU. The European Commission's funding restrictions were instrumental in pressuring the towns to change their policies. Furthermore, a Supreme Administrative Court ruling deemed the declarations unconstitutional, culminating in this landmark decision in 2025.
Poland's repeal of its last 'LGBT-free' zone marks a significant progress for queer rights, ending a discriminatory policy that had been challengeable under European law.
The European Commission's decision to withhold funding from municipalities enforcing 'LGBT-free' policies played a pivotal role in their eventual repeal, illustrating the power of international pressure.
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