Spain takes lead: Spain claimed first place in ILGA-Europe’s 2026 Rainbow Map after new legal protections and anti-discrimination measures.

Violence still rising: Despite legal gains, assaults on LGBTQ+ people in Spain rose from 7% to 22% in two years amid increased hate speech.

Sharp continental divide: Russia and Azerbaijan scored just 2%, while Malta, Iceland, Belgium, and Denmark joined Spain in the top five.


I couldn’t find a better source. Here’s the full ranking: https://rainbowmap.ilga-europe.org/