Overview

• The poster unveiled June 5 depicts seven queer figures, including a purple‐clad woman with symbols that opponents say reference the Palestinian flag.
• Inter-LGBT president Alexandre Schon says the tote bag actually shows the flags of Hungary and Bulgaria where Pride events are banned.
• Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau criticized the image of a lifeless figure branded with the GUD symbol as incitement to violence.
• Île-de-France President Valérie Pécresse withdrew the region’s subsidy and demanded removal of its logo, while FLAG! and Beit Haverim publicly distanced themselves.
• Despite the backlash, Inter-LGBT confirms the June 28 march will go ahead and frames the artwork as unity against an international reactionary movement.