The Terms of Reference of the Disability Intergroup define the Intergroup’s mission, structure, and working methods. This page explains the Intergroup key objectives, decision-making processes, coordination efforts, and how it engages with stakeholders to promote disability rights.

At their first meeting after the Disability Intergroup was re-established, MEPs agreed on an initial version of the 2025-2027 action plan which focuses on 6 main areas. On this page, you will find the key disability rights themes that the Disability Intergroup will focus on.

On this page, you can find a bi-monthly update highlighting the work of the Disability Intergroup Members for better disability rights and inclusion in Europe.

High-level conference co-organised with Autism-Europe and hosted by the Disability Intergroup. Autism community representatives and researchers will share insights about the priorities and needs of autistic people across Europe.

When: 23 April 2025, 15.00 – 17.00
Where: European Parliament room JAN6Q1, Brussels

Disability Intergroup Meeting on Thursday, 23 October, chaired by MEP Jagna Marczulajtis-Walczak. Members of the Intergroup will discuss the second phase of the Disability Strategy with the participation of the European Commission, and the Housing Crisis for persons with disabilities, with the participation of MEP Borja Giménez Larraz, rapporteur of the Special Committee on the Housing Crisis report.

On 2 December 2025 (14:00–16:30), the European Union of the Deaf and MEP Pál Szekeres will host a special anniversary event at the European Parliament in Brussels to mark 40 years of advocacy, empowerment and progress for deaf people across Europe.

The event will highlight key achievements in the recognition of national sign languages, reflect on remaining challenges, and explore the way forward towards a European Day of Sign Languages and the officialisation of national sign languages at EU level.

This event is co-hosted by MEP Pál Szekeres and the European Union of the Deaf, with the support of the Disability Intergroup.

In 28 January, the Disability Intergroup Bureau met with Commissioner Hadja Lahbib to discuss: the current state of the Disability Strategy, new actions under the Strategy, and he next EU budget.

MEP Alex Agius Saliba hosted both the meeting and the Disability Intergroup New Year Reception. The Reception, also on 28 January, brought together Intergroup members, disability organisations, institutional allies, and partner organisations.