Intergroups are cross-party groups of MEPs who get together to discuss pressing problems, produce position papers and organise events around the theme of the Intergroup.

The objectives of the Intergroup on Urban issues include:

• To address issues of improving infrastructure and stimulating investment
• To support economic and social restructuring
• To promote the role of culture
• To resolve the problems of social exclusion
• To improve co-operation between cities and their respective regions