Workers from Romania were exploited at a waste processing plant in Budapest. They received meagre or no pay and lived in inhumane conditions. These violations were detected during inspections, including at an ELA-supported joint inspection between the Hungarian and Romanian Labour inspectorates in Budapest in December 2023. Eurojust, the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice […]
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New EU rules to improve Gender Balance in corporate boards enter into application
The Gender Balance on Corporate Boards Directive entered into application at the end of 2024, aiming for a more balanced gender representation on the boards of listed companies across all EU Member States. The Directive sets a target for EU large listed companies of 40% of the underrepresented sex among their non-executive directors and 33% among all directors. […]
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European Parliament spotlights disability rights
Taking place from 2-6 December, Disability Rights Week will advocate for the rights of people with disabilities, and for their voices to be heard. Coinciding with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on 3 December, Disability Rights Week will include Parliament committees across all policy fields, as well as lead MEPs, hosting debates and […]
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One in three women in the EU have experienced violence
Yesterday was the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Due to this fact, we would like to share a piece of data regarding this relevant issue. A third of women in the EU have experienced violence at home, at work or in public. Young women report having experienced higher levels of sexual […]
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Commission adopts guidelines on independent living for people with disabilities
On 20 November, the Commission adopted guidelines to promote the right of people with disabilities to live independently and integrate into their communities. The guidelines provide practical recommendations to Member States on the use of EU funds to accelerate the transition from institutional care to community services and independent living for people with disabilities. The […]
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Are we making progress on ending discrimination in the EU?
In the EU, discrimination based on any grounds is prohibited by law. Yet for many people this is still a daily reality. To tackle this, the Commission has since 2020 put forward novel initiatives against racism, antisemitism, but also for LGBTIQ people and Roma communities. Progress reports on all four have recently been published. The first […]
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High Representative on behalf of the European Union urges Iran to protect women’s rights
On the anniversary of the death of Jina Mahsa Amini, we honour her memory and the ‘Women, Life, freedom’ movement driven by the courage and determination of countless Iranians, especially women. Two years ago, Iranians have taken to the streets to demand respect for fundamental freedoms. With the dire human rights situation in Iran, especially […]
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EU legislation on combating violence against women enters into force
The first EU rules on combating violence against women and domestic violence enter into force. Violence against women and domestic violence affects an estimated one in three of the 228 million women in the EU. By criminalising certain forms of violence against women across the EU – including online – and strengthening victims’ access to […]
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International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU
Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia have no place in the European Union or anywhere in the world. Ensuring that no one is left behind requires us to focus on fighting inequalities and multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination. Equality, freedom and justice must apply to everyone regardless of their actual or perceived sexual orientation and gender […]
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