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Hungary has banned teachers by law from pointing out that homosexuality is a variant of normal sexual behavior. Munich politicians now want to use the Germany game to set an example against Orbán. It should be colorful in the Munich arena.
Dhe lesbian and gay association in Germany welcomes the idea of a Munich European Championship arena shining in rainbow colors at the group final on Wednesday against Hungary (9 p.m., in the sports ticker of WELT). “Especially because we are in ‘Pride Month’. That would be a clear sign, ”said LSVD federal executive Christian Rudolph, who is also the first point of contact for gender and sexual diversity at the DFB. The European Football Union (Uefa) is now called upon to “support the project”.
The association is “in close contact with the DFB”. Rudolph also referred to the captain’s armband in rainbow colors, which national goalkeeper Manuel Neuer had already worn in the first round match in Munich against France (0: 1). “This is not just a one-time action, it is all the more important that it lasts through the EM. I know that the team is behind it, ”said Rudolph.
The Munich arena could shine in the game of the German national team against Hungary on Wednesday
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This is also technically possible without any problems and has already been tried and tested. FC Bayern had already made its venue shine so brightly several times, for example at “Christopher Street Day” last summer as a sign against homophobia or this winter as a signal for more tolerance in our society and against discrimination.
A clear sign at EM was required
The Hungarian parliament approved a law on Tuesday that restricts young people’s rights to information about homosexuality and transsexuality. The law is a particular concern of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. The demand for a clear signal at the European Football Championship in Germany had become correspondingly loud. “It makes even more sense with games like this – it is important that such actions are no longer banned,” said Rudolph. The sport must not hide and must stand by its values.
On June 26th, the LSVD is also hosting the digital demonstration “SportPride 2021” for the visibility and support of all lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgender and intersex people in sport.
In a joint letter, the Munich city council parties have asked for a sign against homophobia and solidarity with the LGBTI community (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transexual / transgender and intersexual) as part of the second German EM game with the Fröttmaninger Arena in rainbow colors to demonstrate in Hungary.
According to “SZ”, the city council’s application to Lord Mayor Dieter Reiter states that it is important for the city to show solidarity with the LGBTI community in Hungary, “which is suffering from the currently tightened homophobic and transphobic legislation of the Hungarian government” . Reiter should campaign at UEFA that the Allianz Arena shines in the colors of the LGBTI community.
Reiter should also arrange for the Munich City Hall to be equipped with rainbow flags for the game. In addition, the city should appeal to the Uefa, the DFB, the Bavarian Football Association, the football clubs and all football fans in Munich to use their media coverage for the European Championship to “make a strong and visible contribution to tolerance and equality”.
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