This is the fight Europe has needed for years
CNN
The European Union is bracing for a difficult autumn.
Beyond the nasty fallout from Brexit -- arguably the greatest crisis to befall the bloc since its creation -- and recovering from a global pandemic, the 27 member states are gearing up for a huge row over LGBT rights, the rule of law and the role both should play in the Union's future. Tensions have been bubbling for a while, but in recent days, two events have made it clear that the issue cannot be ignored any longer.More Related News
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