The prohibition of discrimination and the protection of human rights are critical components of the EU legal system. Nonetheless, discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) people persists across the EU, taking various forms such as verbal abuse and physical violence. Sexual orientation is now recognized as a ground for discrimination under EU law. The scope of the provisions dealing with this issue, however, is limited and does not cover social protection, healthcare, education, or access to goods and services, leaving LGBTI people particularly vulnerable in these areas.
