Italy’s anti-discrimination chief quits after gay sex club scandal

[ad_1] ROME (Reuters) – The head of Italy’s anti-discrimination office resigned on Monday after accusations that government funds meant to promote diversity projects and tackle racism had been earmarked for…

Polish, Hungarian veto of EU budget would also hit climate goals – diplomat

[ad_1] By Gabriela Baczynska, Jan Strupczewski BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Any veto by Poland and Hungary of the European Union’s new budget for 2021-2027 over upholding democratic standards would also freeze…

Switzerland votes for same-sex marriage, easing legal gender change

[ad_1] LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Swiss lawmakers voted on Friday to legalise same-sex marriage and allow transgender people to change their legal gender by making a declaration, marking a…