29/01/2026 | 17:28:22 Mr Chair, Dear colleagues, In Europe, children and young people are still subjected to conversion practices aimed at changing or suppressing sexual orientation or gender identity. These practices are coercive and intimidating. They rely on shame, pressure, and control, and cause real and lasting harm, with research published in The Lancet showing strong links to depression, post-traumatic stress, and suicidal thoughts and attempts. Conversion practices are based on the idea that sexual... 28/01/2026 | 11:11:04 Thank you, Mister President. Dear colleagues, I would like to start by thanking the rapporteur, Ms Sona GHAZARYAN, and Ms Elisabetta GARDINI, for their important work. This is a strong and timely report. At the same time, we must be careful not to congratulate ourselves too quickly on youth participation. Democracy is not strengthened simply because young people are present. It is strengthened when they are able to speak openly and have real influence over decisions. Youth engagement is not...