Pride Month has great significance for those who feel invisible. In Slovenia, many LGBTQ+ people understand just what that means
Summary
As Pride Month ends, DW examines the situation of Slovenia's LGBTQ+ community. One of the first moves by the country's new right-wing government in June was to remove the rainbow flag outside the Culture Ministry.
Preview
One of the first steps taken by Slovenia's new right-wing government in June was to remove the rainbow flag outside the Culture Ministry. As Pride Month draws to a close, DW surveys the situation of the LGBTQ+ community.
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