Why Riccardo Simonetti is the right special ambassador for the EU Parliament

Not only within the LGBTQ Scene Riccardo Simonetti is a real star. The influencer has been campaigning for the rights of the scene for a long time. His public statements impress in different ways and come without raising an accusing finger.

The 28-year-old should now be fully at home in his role as LGBTQ special ambassador. Because: his task here will also be to promote the Diversity feeling in society even further.

More than just a trend: Riccardo Simonetti lives the LGBTQ lifestyle

At a time when many companies in particular have to deal time and again with the accusation that they are merely trying to hit the "nerve of the times" with rainbow flag designs, Riccardo Simonetti obviously does not find it difficult to be authentic. No wonder, then, that the EU Parliament also took notice of the influencer.

Simonetti has long been fighting for queers to be treated equally in society. Among other things, he also uses his reach on Instagram for this. The content? A colourful mix of joy, healthy self-love and thoughtfulness. Again and again, he shows that life as a member of the LGBTQ community naturally has its downsides.

The new activities within the framework of the EU Parliament are voluntary. However, with all the commitment Simonetti has already shown in the course of the last few years, it can be assumed that he will continue to flourish here in this new position.

Which areas could become important for Riccardo Simonetti in his work for the EU Parliament?

Even if the Position of the LGBTQ community has changed for the better over time, there are still many "tolerance construction sites" that could benefit from Simonetti's ambition and will to improve the situation of queers.

Moreover, the influencer is now not only active in Germany, but in the entire EU. Anyone who regularly follows the news knows that there are always problems in Poland. Recently, the so-called "LGBTQ-free" zones caused a stir there.

An aspect that Riccardo, among others, will also deal with in the future? Possibly.

A mix of realism and ambition

When looking at Riccardo Simonetti's Instagram profile, another fact catches the eye: the influencer does not embellish anything. This could be a real plus point - also with regard to his voluntary work.

After all, it takes a realistic eye on the overall situation to ultimately be able to change something.

In the past, the influencer has always been able to rely on the support of his fans. They do not belong exclusively to the community, but come from the most diverse areas of society. All the better! Thus, a wonderful basis for overcoming borders has been created.

What is the situation for LGBTQs in the EU?

It is definitely not possible to give a universal answer to this question. Because: the situations in the individual EU countries are too different to be able to work with standards here.

Especially in the already mentioned Poland, many queers do not feel safe. There, an increased form of violence against homosexuals can sometimes be observed.

However, with Riccardo Simonetti as the new EU Special Representative, a person has been found who is certainly willing to put his finger in the wound. Not for fame or likes, but out of genuine interest. The scene should benefit from this throughout the EU.

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