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France’s Gabriel Attal warns far right 'climbing the steps of power' after stunning parliamentary election

The out prime minister urges “no single vote” for Marine Le Pen’s National Rally party in the second round of voting next week.

Confused Antigay Politicians in France Want a Do-Over

Four members of the French Parliament said they were distracted by "flashing lights" and activity when they cast their vote in favor of marriage equality.

LGBTQ+ community in Europe under siege as France faces far-right takeover

Far-right parties gain ground in Europe as LGBTQ+ rights are under threat. Learn how anti-LGBTIQ+ movements are reshaping politics across the continent.

France Could Begin Letting Lesbian Couples Undergo IVF

The nation today limits the procedure to heterosexual couples.

Women Who Are Coupled Together Now Have Access to IVF in France

Previously, only heterosexual couples could access fertility treatments.

France Moves Closer to Marriage Equality

The National Assembly passed a marriage equality bill by a large margin today, sending it on to the Senate.

France Takes Important Step Toward Marriage Equality

The French assembly overwhelmingly advances a marriage equality bill.

Who is Gabriel Attal? France's new prime minister is a gay millennial

Gabriel Attal has been appointed as France's new Prime Minister, becoming the first out LGBTQ+ person to serve in the position, and the youngest in over 65 years.

WATCH: Russian Pol Says Gays Rape Kids, Fake Hate Crimes

Parliament member Vitaly Milonov made numerous inflammatory statements to a French journalist who encountered him at St. Petersburg's Queer Fest.

Russia Votes to Bar Gay Foreign Couples From Adopting

Russia's lower house approves another antigay piece of legislation.

France Outlaws Discredited Practice of LGBTQ+ Conversion Therapy

Those found offering the harmful practice could be jailed for two years and fined almost $34,000.

Gay French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal says his appointment shows the country's evolution

Attal gave his first major speech to Parliament Tuesday, pledging to support farmers and workers.

France to Consider Marriage Equality Bill

The legislation will be introduced in both houses of Parliament in October, the prime minister said Saturday.

Scotland: Big Win in Parliament a Good Sign for Equality

The Scottish Parliament voted 98-15 to move forward with legislation that would bring marriage equality to the country, possibly as early as next year.

Gay French Mayor Sent Bullets After Interview

Shortly after he gave an interview revealing plans to marry his partner, Thierry Speitel received bullets in the mail.

WATCH: Slain French Activist Marched Against Homophobia

Clement Meric, the young Frenchman killed by skinheads this week, had been active in the gay rights cause.