Judgment of the Court in Case C-356/21 The Directive on equal treatment in employment and occupation, which covers a wide range of occupational activities, establishes a general framework for combatting discrimination based, inter alia, on sexual orientation. Between 2010 and 2017, a self-employed worker prepared audiovisual material, trailers and features for the promotional programmes of […]
Are undertakings allowed to prohibit the use of religious symbols by internal rule? Answer of the CJEU
According to the Court of Justice, religion and belief must be regarded as constituting one and the same criterion of discrimination, failing which the general framework for equal treatment in employment and occupation laid down by EU law, more specifically Directive 2000/78, must be undermined. Since 2018, a dispute has been pending between L.F., a […]
Roma: what discrimination do they face and what does EU do?
Six million Roma live in the EU. Find out what discrimination they face and how Parliament proposes to boost their social inclusion. What discrimination do Roma people face? Romani people are one of Europe’s largest ethnic minorities with some six million living in the EU. They face difficulties such as limited access to quality education […]
EU wins WTO case against Turkey’s discriminatory practices on pharmaceuticals
The EU welcomes today’s appeal arbitration award by the World Trade Organization (WTO) in the case the EU brought against Turkey on pharmaceutical products. The appeal award confirms the Panel’s ruling and finds that the localisation measure discriminates against foreign pharmaceutical products, as it is not a form of government procurement of pharmaceutical products, and […]
Commission refers HUNGARY to the Court of Justice of the EU over violation of LGBTIQ rights
The European Commission decided to refer Hungary to the Court of Justice of the EU over a Hungarian law which discriminates against people on the basis of their sexual orientation and gender identity. The Commission considers that the law violates the internal market rules, the fundamental rights of individuals (in particular LGBTIQ people) as well as […]
MEPs say “no” to the Super League
The EU must shape a sporting model based on solidarity, inclusion, open competition and fairness, says a resolution adopted by MEPs on Tuesday. With 597 votes in favour, 36 against and 55 abstentions, MEPs backed a European sporting culture aligned with the EU’s values of solidarity, sustainability, inclusion, open competition, sporting merit and fairness. MEPs […]
EU must tackle inequality
David Sassoli called on EU leaders to deliver on promises on the travel certificate and tackle inequality in the recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. The President of the European Parliament made the plea at the start of the European Council on 24 June. He told the heads of state and government there was the prospect […]
“The Hungarian bill is a shame”, Von der Leyen
Statement by European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, on the new Hungarian bill that discriminates against people based on their sexual orientation: This Hungarian bill is a shame. I have instructed the responsible commissioners to send a letter to express our legal concerns before the bill enters into force. This bill clearly discriminates against […]
Union of Equality for pride not prejudice
There is still a long way to go for LGBTI equality. International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) on 17 May is a reminder to challenge the discrimination and violence that too many lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex (LGBTI) people across Europe continue to face. Last year, FRA published findings from the largest ever […]