Despite talk of gay rights and gay weddings, for many lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, life is blighted by discrimination and fear of aggression.
Ulrike Lunacek on the struggle to end discrimination against lesbians, gays and transsexuals and Philippe De Backer on liberalising Europe's energy market.
As a leading MEP marks International Day Against Homophobia at an event in The Hague, survey reveals almost half of LGBT citizens have faced discrimination or worse.
And the fight against violence are priorities for MEPs as the world marks International Women's Day. We speak to MEPs Antonyia Parvanova and Kartika Liotard.
Will Europe impose a 40% quota for women on the boards of directors? What do female professionals really think? EPTV investigates in Germany and Italy.