The European Parliament's LGBTI Intergroup

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Our Role

The work of the Intergroup consists in monitoring the work of the European Union; monitoring the situation of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people in EU Member States and beyond; and liaising with civil society groups to relay their concerns at the European level.

Monitoring the work of the EU

Monitoring the rights of LGBTI people

Laising with civil society

our members

Currently composed of 157 Members of the European Parliament, the LGBTI Intergroup is the largest of the European Parliament’s 27 Intergroups.

157 members

27 countries

5 political groups

Our Bureau

The Presidents lead the Intergroup, and represent it both inside and outside of the European Parliament. Co-presidents take daily decisions on the Intergroup’s work, and both Co-presidents and Vice-presidents decide on the Intergroup’s priorities and work programme.

NEWS

Latest news

Press Statement on the Occasion of Ursula von der Leyen’s State of the European Union Speech

Press Statement on the Occasion of Ursula von der Leyen’s State of the European Union Speech

13th September 2023 426 0 0

We wish to express our sincere concern and regret regarding the lack of progress on the vital issue of recognizing parenthood in the European Union, as promised by President Ursula

Crowdfunding alert – Legal Defense Fund for Lesbian Families in Italy

Crowdfunding alert – Legal Defense Fund for Lesbian Families in Italy

1st September 2023 321 0 0

Today, we call upon the global community to rally behind lesbian families under attack in Italy. We’re not just challenging a policy; we’re defending the fabric of what makes a family

Press release: First Ugandan charged with “aggravated homosexuality“ punishable by death

Press release: First Ugandan charged with “aggravated homosexuality“ punishable by death

29th August 2023 477 0 0

On 18 August, a 20-year old man became the first Ugandan to be charged with “aggravated homosexuality” under the country’s “Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023’’ enacted in May. The enacted draconian law

MEPs tabled a written question to the European Commission regarding removal the names of non-biological mothers from children’s birth certificates

MEPs tabled a written question to the European Commission regarding removal the names of non-biological mothers from children’s birth certificates

27th July 2023 545 0 0

Subject: Legal protection of rainbow families in Italy In January, the Italian government issued a communication urging local authorities to cease the practice of including both names of parents in

Upcoming Events

9th April 2020 11:30 am

Consultation with civil society on LGBTI rights in Hungary

EVENT INFORMATION This event brings together MEPs and civil society to discuss LGBTI rights in Hungary under the scope of the article 7 procedure. PRATICAL INFORMATION Where: technical information to

23rd April 2020 10:00 am

The EU and Lesbians: A Critical Time to Connect

This event co organised by the LGBTI Intergroup and the Eurocentralasian Lesbian* Community brings together MEPs, civil society, national representatives and EC staff to discuss lesbian needs in the EU

18th May 2020 10:00 am

Prides without parades: the fight for equality continues

This virtual roundtable is organised for the occasion of IDAHOBIT (International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Transphobia and Interphobia) and its objective is to: highlight the need for Prides, especially under the

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