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Over 1 million EU citizens have signed the "Ban on conversion practices in the European Union" European citizens’ initiative.

This week, the organisers formally submitted the initiative, proposing a binding legal ban on conversion practices targeting LGBTQ+ people across the EU. A square graphic with a light blue textured background. The main text is in a large, dark blue font and reads:   13th European citizens’ initiative with over 1 million signatures submitted for official Commission reply.   In the bottom left corner, there is a small logo with the European Union flag (12 yellow stars on a blue background) next to the text "European Citizens' Initiative."
What happens next?

✅Within 1 month, the initiative organisers will meet with relevant Commission representatives

✅Within 3 months, a public hearing will be organised by the @Europarl_EN

✅Within 6 months, the Commission will give an official response to the organisers
Want to understand the process or start your own? ➡️

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