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The book offers a critical examination of the European Union's efforts to advocate for LGBTI rights on an international scale. It highlights the ongoing global challenges faced by these communities, including the fact that over 70 countries still criminalize same-sex relations, with at least 10 enforcing the death penalty. Through this analysis, the book sheds light on the complexities and controversies surrounding LGBTI rights in various cultural and political contexts.

The book delves into the efforts of diverse actors—institutions, groups, and individuals—to forge transnational European identities. It examines the cultural dynamics that have evolved in response to the European Union project, highlighting the complexities of local, regional, and transnational affiliations. Through this exploration, it reveals the often contradictory relationships that shape contemporary European identity and culture.