Berlin shows its flag: Ministry of Defense supports LGBTI rights!

Berlin shows its flag: Ministry of Defense supports LGBTI rights!

Today an impressive example is being set for the LGBTQ+ community in Berlin. The Ministry of Defense is enthusiastically hoisting the rainbow flag, which not only represents a symbolic act of solidarity, but also underpins a clear political position. This approach follows the trend that LGBTI rights are increasingly moving onto the political agenda in Europe, as [Spiegel](https://www.spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/berlin- defensesministerium-hisst-regenbogenflagge-als-zeichen-fuer-lgbtq-a-1be1e144-bbcd-4eef-b2ab-0a3322339ef8) reports.

The decision to raise the rainbow flag is no coincidence. In recent months, numerous countries in Europe, particularly Hungary and Poland, have drawn attention with restrictive laws against LGBTI people. In particular, UEFA's refusal to light up the Munich stadium in rainbow colors during a match to protest against a controversial Hungarian law has raised eyebrows in the EU. These developments were sharply criticized by various politicians and organizations.

LGBTI rights in European focus

In many European countries, public support for the LGBTI community is growing. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen strongly condemned the Hungarian law and advocated for the rights of all EU citizens. More and more countries agree that the rights of LGBTI people should be a central issue in European politics. IPG-Journal emphasizes that symbolic actions such as waving rainbow flags are important, but should not distract from the need for concrete political measures.

Observations show that countries like Hungary and Poland specifically use LGBTI issues to distract from their own problems. Society in these countries is increasingly divided, and there is no end to the debate in sight. At the same time, there is clear support for the LGBTI community in the EU, which is also reflected in protests in Hungary and Warsaw.

Technical problems related to reporting

In addition to passionate political discourse, technical difficulties also pose challenges for reporting. Some people report having difficulty accessing Spiegel content. For example, Ilse Kaeswurm-Ulrich reported problems with the free Spiegel app on May 15, 2025, while other users noted a problem with subscriptions or the accessible website. The numerous reports of technical breakdowns show that the focus is not only on social issues, but also on the media landscape to offer its services reliably.

Overall, the current situation shows how important it is to take both symbolic and concrete political steps to support the LGBTI community. The raising of the rainbow flag not only unites fans of diversity and tolerance, but also sends powerful messages to Europe's political bodies.