The European Parliament debates a new LGBTQ+ rights resolution this week. The text calls on member states to combat discrimination harder.

The resolution has broad support from left and liberal parties. They want stricter rules against hate crimes. They want more protection for transgender people. Same-sex couples should adopt in all EU countries.

Conservative parties have major objections to the plans. They believe countries should decide themselves. 'Brussels should not interfere with our family law,' says a Polish MP.

Dutch politicians do not unanimously support the resolution. VVD and D66 fully support the text. They want Netherlands to lead on LGBTQ+ rights.

'Discrimination has no place in our society,' says VVD MEP Malik Azmani. He wants all EU countries to apply the same protection standards.

CDA politicians are more critical about parts of the resolution. They support protection against violence and discrimination. But they question mandatory adoption rules for all states.

'We respect different traditions in Europe,' says CDA's Esther de Lange. She wants countries to keep freedom to make choices.

ChristenUnie and SGP will probably vote against the entire resolution. They think the document goes too far. They also object to certain education proposals in the text.

PVV leader Marcel de Graaff calls the resolution 'ideological propaganda'. He thinks Brussels should focus on economic problems instead.

Left-wing parties like PvdA welcome the plans. MEP Kati Piri wants the EU to pressure countries like Poland. These countries passed laws that restrict LGBTQ+ rights.

'We cannot allow minorities to be oppressed,' says Piri. She wants financial consequences for countries that disrespect EU values.

The resolution also addresses transgender rights extensively. Proposals include easier name changes and better healthcare. This part causes extra discussion between parties.

Some countries already threaten to resist certain parts. Hungary and Poland announced they will not implement the resolution. They claim national sovereignty.

The European Commission can punish countries breaking EU rules. But with resolutions, member states have more freedom. The legal value is therefore limited.

Interest groups follow the debate closely. LGBTQ+ organizations hope for broad support for the resolution. They see it as a signal that Europe takes discrimination seriously.

Opponents fear too much interference from Brussels. They want countries to decide about marriage and family matters themselves.

The debate shows Europe's division again. Western countries usually support more LGBTQ+ rights. Eastern European countries support fewer. This gap grows bigger.

The vote takes place after this week's debate. A majority seems likely given parliament's composition. But practical consequences remain limited because of resolution's nature.

Dutch voters can follow their MEPs' voting behavior. All votes are published on the European Parliament website.