The Danish government will allocate 24 million kroner (€3.2 million) to a new LGBTQ+ action plan aimed at combating discrimination and improving well-being for LGBTQ+ people between 2026 and 2029.
According to the Ministry of Environment and Gender Equality (Miljø- og Ligestillingsministeriet), the funding is included in the draft state budget for 2026 and will be negotiated alongside other budget measures later in 2025. The content of the action plan will be finalised with the parties supporting next year’s budget.
Addressing discrimination and poor mental health
The action plan will focus on reducing discrimination, violence and hate against LGBTQ+ individuals, as well as tackling mental health challenges within the community. Equality Minister Magnus Heunicke stressed that Denmark should be a country where LGBTQ+ people “can be who they are without facing discrimination, violence or hate.”
The minister pointed out that, despite Denmark’s progressive reputation, social attitudes remain divided. Over 20% of Danes consider same-sex relations morally unacceptable, a figure that reflects broader global trends of pressure on LGBTQ+ rights.
A political priority amid global backlash
Heunicke emphasised that the measure comes at a time when LGBTQ+ rights are under increasing pressure worldwide. The government aims to strengthen protections domestically while setting a political example internationally.
Negotiations on the exact scope and implementation of the plan will take place in the coming months, with the first measures expected to be rolled out from 2026. The initiative follows similar action plans in recent years, but with increased funding and a clearer focus on combating both structural and everyday discrimination.
