Intergroups are cross-party groups of MEPs who get together to discuss pressing problems, produce position papers and organise events around the theme of the Intergroup.

The objectives of the Intergroup on Gay and Lesbian rights include:

• To ensure the European Parliament does everything in its power to combat discrimination of lesbian, gay and bisexual people
• To promote equality
• To combat discrimination in the provision of goods and services
• To combat the social exclusion of gays, lesbians and bisexuals
• To promote the mutual recognition of family diversity