Answer to a written question – The Emilia Romagna Region’s LGBTQ+ tourism initiative’s potential violation of the principle of non-discrimination – E-001022/2025(ASW)

The Commission would like to inform the Honourable Member that according to the Emilia Romagna managing authority, this regional initiative is not financed by the European Regional Development Fund nor by the Recovery and Resilience Facility but through regional resources.

According to its Article 51(1), the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union[1] is addressed to the Member States only when they are implementing EU law. In cases falling outside the scope of EU law, such as the present one, it is for Member States, including their judicial authorities, to ensure that fundamental rights are effectively respected and protected in accordance with their national legislation and international human rights obligations.

• [1] Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, OJ C 326, 26.10.2012, p. 391-407.