The rainbow flag was raised in front of the Berlaymont building, headquarter of the European Commission, to mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT) 2026. This awareness day was established in 2004 to draw the attention of policymakers, opinion leaders, social movements, the public and the media to the violence and discrimination experienced by Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex (LGBTI) people internationally.