European Parliament Declares: Trans Women Are Women

Recognition becomes policy as Europe affirms trans women within gender-equality and anti-violence frameworks.

In a decisive move, the European Parliament has adopted a resolution affirming what trans communities have always known: trans women are women.

The resolution passed with a 340–141 vote, with 68 abstentions, on February 11. While not legally binding, European Parliament resolutions carry political weight and often signal where the European Union intends …