Lisbon's City Hall has greenlit a €175,000 support package for the Variações association, earmarked for the upcoming EuroPride 2025. This European LGBTI+ event is set to take place in the Portuguese capital from June 14 to 22. The decision, made during a private executive meeting, saw approval primarily from the PSD/CDS-PP leadership, governing Lisbon without an absolute majority.
Key Highlights:
- The proposal was backed by Mayor Carlos Moedas (PSD) and Councillor Diogo Moura (CDS-PP).
- Opposition parties, including PS and PCP, abstained or voted against, citing concerns over the event's organization and the association's credibility.
- Controversies have marred the event's preparation, with several entities withdrawing due to alleged lack of municipal support and internal disputes within Variações.
Opposition Concerns:
- PS expressed worries over the exclusion of local LGBTI+ organizations and unclear event programming.
- PCP criticized the insufficient clarifications provided and the refusal to postpone the vote.
- Livre and others highlighted irregularities within Variações, including an ongoing audit by Turismo de Portugal.
In Defense: The PSD/CDS-PP leadership assured that this agreement does not diminish support for other city initiatives or the entities working in this sector.
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