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Language English Press release 1 Secondary theme Equality Hate crime EU Charter of Fundamental Rights EU Charter of Fundamental RightsTitle VI: JusticeArticle 47 - Right to an effective remedy and to a fair trial EU Charter of Fundamental RightsTitle III: EqualityArticle 21 - Non-discrimination Highlights Report / Paper / Summary 18 November 2021 Directive (EU) 2017/541 on combating terrorism ― Impact on fundamental rights and freedoms This report examines the EU’s main criminal law instrument in the field of counter-terrorism, Directive (EU) 2017/541. Specifically, it considers how the directive engages issues of fundamental rights, affecting individuals, groups and society as a whole. Read press release Report / Paper / Summary 11 October 2021 Human rights cities in the EU: a framework for reinforcing rights locally This report proposes a framework for becoming, and functioning as, a ‘human rights city’ in the EU. It includes ‘foundations’, ‘structures’ and ‘tools’ for mayors, local administrations and grassroots organisations to reinforce fundamental rights locally. It is based on existing good practice and expert input by representatives of human rights cities in the EU, academic experts, international organisations and city networks. Watch video on Human rights cities Read news item Handbook / Guide / Manual 22 June 2016 Handbook on European law relating to access to justice Access to justice is an important element of the rule of law. It enables individuals to protect themselves against infringements of their rights, to remedy civil wrongs, to hold executive power accountable and to defend themselves in criminal proceedings. This handbook summarises the key European legal principles in the area of access to justice, focusing on civil and criminal law. Page 11 December 2019 Criminal Detention Database The Criminal Detention Database 2015-2022 combines in one place information on detention conditions in all 27 EU Member States as well as the United Kingdom. Highlights Report / Paper / Summary 12 December 2018 Unmasking bias motives in crimes: selected cases of the European Court of Human Rights This paper discusses the evolution of European Court of Human Rights case law relating to hate crime, providing an update on the most recent rulings. Approaching hate crime from a fundamental rights perspective, it shows how Member State authorities’ duty to effectively investigate the bias motivation of crimes flows from key human rights instruments, such as the European Convention on Human Rights. Report / Paper / Summary 7 July 2021 Encouraging hate crime reporting - The role of law enforcement and other authorities This report examines why victims do not report bias-motivated incidents and the barriers that they face when reporting incidents through national crime reporting systems. By mapping existing practices that have a bearing on the victim’s experiences when reporting bias-motivated violence and harassment, it aims to provide evidence to support national efforts to encourage and facilitate reporting – and ultimately assist Member States in delivering on their duties with regard to combating hate crime. View the infographic Browse the compendium on hate crime practices Read press release Report / Paper / Summary 21 June 2018 Hate crime recording and data collection practice across the EU Across the European Union, people face hatred because of their skin colour, ethnicity, religion, gender or sexuality. In response, the EU and its Member States have introduced laws against hate crime and support services for victims. But these will only fulfil their potential if victims report hate-motivated harassment and violence to the police, and if police officers record such incidents as hate crimes. This report provides rich and detailed information on hate crime recording and data collection systems across the EU, including any systemic cooperation with civil society. Read press release Access compendium of practices Page 06 April 2018 Technical assistance to national law enforcement and criminal justice authorities The EU's Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) and the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) work together to help states improve their ability to record and collect hate crime data through national workshops. Explore practices for combating hate crime Read about Working Group on hate crime recording Products Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Next page ›› Last page » Report / Paper / Summary Equality, non-discrimination and racism Hate crime Racial and ethnic origin Religion and belief 2 February 2024 Technical and quality report - EU Survey on Immigrants and Descendants of Immigrants This technical report provides all the relevant technical information on the design, implementation and finalisation of the survey on immigrants and descendants of immigrants. Details of the data collection process also contribute to the iterative improvement of survey methodologies, especially when it comes to surveying populations and groups that are considered ‘hard-to-reach’ or difficult to survey. Report / Paper / Summary Hate crime Data protection, privacy and new technologies Equality, non-discrimination and racism 29 November 2023 Online content moderation - Current challenges in detecting hate speech Online hate speech is a growing problem in today’s digitalised societies. Women, Black people, Jews and Roma are often targets of online hate speech. Online hate proliferates where human content moderators miss offensive content. Also, algorithms are prone to errors. They may multiply errors over time and may even end up promoting online hate. This report presents the challenges in identifying and detecting online hate. Hate of any kind should not be tolerated, regardless of whether it is online or offline. The report discusses the implications for fundamental rights to support creating a rights-compliant digital environment. Read press release Video Hate crime Racial and ethnic origin Religion and belief Equality, non-discrimination and racism 30 October 2023 Being Black in the EU – experiences of people of African descent Findings from FRA’s Being Black in the EU report point to people of African descent experiencing widespread racism and discrimination in their daily lives. Read the report Report / Paper / Summary Racial and ethnic origin Equality, non-discrimination and racism Hate crime 25 October 2023 Being Black in the EU – Experiences of people of African descent FRA's first Being Black in the EU report exposed widespread and entrenched racism against people of African descent in Europe. Now updated with new data, this report revisits the situation revealing persistent racial discrimination, harassment and violence. Overall, experiences of racial discrimination increased in the EU countries since 2016, reaching as high as 77%. The lack of progress is alarming despite binding anti-discrimination law in the EU since 2000 and significant EU policy developments since then. Read press release Report / Paper / Summary Religion and belief Equality, non-discrimination and racism Hate crime Racial and ethnic origin 3 November 2022 Antisemitism - Overview of antisemitic incidents recorded in the European Union 2011-2021 Antisemitic incidents and hate crimes violate fundamental rights, especially the right to human dignity, the right to equality of treatment and the freedom of thought, conscience and religion. This report provides an overview of available data on antisemitism as recorded by official and unofficial sources in the EU Member States and in Albania, North Macedonia and Serbia. The data provided by the countries are supplemented with information from international organisations. Read news item Download all overviews Report / Paper / Summary Roma Equality, non-discrimination and racism Children, youth and older people Hate crime 25 October 2022 02 November 2022 Roma in 10 European Countries - Main results This report presents findings from FRA’s 2021 survey on Roma in Croatia, Czechia, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Portugal, Romania and Spain, as well as in North Macedonia and Serbia. The survey includes interviews with more than 8,400 Roma, collecting information on more than 20,000 individuals living in their households. By focusing on Roma, the survey provides unique data and information that are not available from European general population surveys, which do not disaggregate on grounds of ethnic origin. The findings present a bleak but familiar picture of exclusion, deprivation, discrimination and racism. Read Press Release Explore survey data Kirill Gorlov © adobestock.com, 2021 Report / Paper / Summary Hate crime Equality, non-discrimination and racism 7 July 2021 Italian version now available 12 September 2022 Encouraging hate crime reporting - The role of law enforcement and other authorities This report examines why victims do not report bias-motivated incidents and the barriers that they face when reporting incidents through national crime reporting systems. By mapping existing practices that have a bearing on the victim’s experiences when reporting bias-motivated violence and harassment, it aims to provide evidence to support national efforts to encourage and facilitate reporting – and ultimately assist Member States in delivering on their duties with regard to combating hate crime. View the infographic Browse the compendium on hate crime practices Read press release Infographic Hate crime Equality, non-discrimination and racism 05 July 2021 Hate crime reporting infographic Drawing on the ‘Encouraging hate crime reporting: the role of law enforcement and other authorities' report, in this infographic FRA outlines why reporting is so important and what must change to encourage hate crime reporting. Report / Paper / Summary Religion and belief Equality, non-discrimination and racism Hate crime Racial and ethnic origin 10 September 2020 Antisemitism: Overview of antisemitic incidents recorded in the European Union 2009-2019 Antisemitism can be expressed in the form of verbal and physical attacks, threats, harassment, discrimination and unequal treatment, property damage and graffiti or other forms of speech or text, including on the internet. Antisemitic incidents and hate crimes violate fundamental rights, especially the right to human dignity, the right to equality of treatment and the freedom of thought, conscience and religion. Report / Paper / Summary Religion and belief Equality, non-discrimination and racism Hate crime Racial and ethnic origin 8 November 2019 Antisemitism - Overview of data available in the European Union 2008–2018 This annual overview provides an update of the most recent figures on antisemitic incidents, covering the period 1 January 2008 – 31 December 2018, across the EU Member States, where data are available. It includes a section that presents evidence from international organisations. In addition, for the first time, it provides an overview of how Member States that have adopted or endorsed the non-legally binding working definition of antisemitism adopted by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) (2016) use or intend to use it. Report / Paper / Summary Equality, non-discrimination and racism Children, youth and older people Hate crime Racial and ethnic origin Religion and belief 4 July 2019 Young Jewish Europeans: perceptions and experiences of antisemitism Based on FRA’s second large-scale survey on experiences and perceptions of antisemitism, this report focuses on the perspectives of young Jewish Europeans (aged 16-34) living in twelve EU Member States. It first describes this particular group and takes a look at defining antisemitism and understanding the place of Israel in it. Read press release Report / Paper / Summary Equality, non-discrimination and racism Hate crime 18 June 2019 Second survey on discrimination and hate crime against Jews in EU Member States - Technical report This technical report presents in detail all the stages of the survey and the relevant information needed to assess the quality and reliability of the data, as well as considerations for interpreting the survey results. The following chapters of the report cover the procedures used in the development and administration of the survey. Fundamental Rights Report Data protection, privacy and new technologies Asylum, migration and borders Children, youth and older people People with disabilities Hate crime Roma Sex, sexual orientation and gender Justice, victims’ rights and judicial cooperation 6 June 2019 Fundamental Rights Report 2019 How much progress can we expect in a decade? Various rights-related instruments had been in place for 10 years in 2018, prompting both sobering and encouraging reflection on this question. Video Equality, non-discrimination and racism Religion and belief Security Hate crime 18 March 2019 Video Blog by Michael O'Flaherty: Hate crime against Muslims In the light of the events in New Zealand, Michael O'Flaherty talks about discrimination and hate crime against Muslims in the EU and makes 4 proposals on how to make Muslims feel more safe. Report / Paper / Summary Hate crime Equality, non-discrimination and racism Racial and ethnic origin Religion and belief Security 8 March 2019 Experiences and perceptions of antisemitism - Second survey on discrimination and hate crime against Jews in the EU - Summary This summary outlines the main findings of FRA’s second survey on Jewish people’s experiences with hate crime, discrimination and antisemitism in the European Union – the biggest survey of Jewish people ever conducted worldwide. Video Justice, victims’ rights and judicial cooperation Roma Sex, sexual orientation and gender Equality, non-discrimination and racism Asylum, migration and borders Hate crime 15 January 2019 Video Blog by Michael O'Flaherty: Looking ahead to 2019 Michael O'Flaherty focuses on the challenges and projects coming up in 2019. Report / Paper / Summary Hate crime Equality, non-discrimination and racism 12 December 2018 Unmasking bias motives in crimes: selected cases of the European Court of Human Rights This paper discusses the evolution of European Court of Human Rights case law relating to hate crime, providing an update on the most recent rulings. Approaching hate crime from a fundamental rights perspective, it shows how Member State authorities’ duty to effectively investigate the bias motivation of crimes flows from key human rights instruments, such as the European Convention on Human Rights. Video Equality, non-discrimination and racism Religion and belief Security Hate crime 10 December 2018 Video Blog by Michael O'Flaherty: Antisemitism Michael O'Flaherty focuses on the situation of the Jewish community living in the EU. Report / Paper / Summary Religion and belief Equality, non-discrimination and racism Hate crime Racial and ethnic origin Victims’ rights Security 10 December 2018 Experiences and perceptions of antisemitism - Second survey on discrimination and hate crime against Jews in the EU This report outlines the main findings of FRA’s second survey on Jewish people’s experiences with hate crime, discrimination and antisemitism in the European Union – the biggest survey of Jewish people ever conducted worldwide. Covering 12 EU Member States, the survey reached almost 16,500 individuals who identify as being Jewish. It follows up on the agency’s first survey, conducted in seven countries in 2012. Watch findings video Watch launch event Read press release Periodic updates / Series Hate crime Equality, non-discrimination and racism 9 November 2018 Antisemitism - Overview of data available in the European Union 2007–2017 Antisemitism can be expressed in the form of verbal and physical attacks, threats, harassment, discrimination and unequal treatment, property damage and graffiti or other forms of speech or text, including on the internet. The present report provides an overview of data on antisemitism as recorded by international organisations and by official and unofficial sources in the 28 European Union (EU) Member States, based on their own definitions and categorisations. Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Next page ›› Last page » Multimedia News Events Equality Racial and ethnic origin EU Charter of Fundamental Rights EU Charter of Fundamental RightsTitle III: EqualityArticle 21 - Non-discrimination EU Charter of Fundamental RightsTitle III: EqualityArticle 22 - Cultural, religious and linguistic diversity Highlights Report / Paper / Summary 18 November 2021 Directive (EU) 2017/541 on combating terrorism ― Impact on fundamental rights and freedoms This report examines the EU’s main criminal law instrument in the field of counter-terrorism, Directive (EU) 2017/541. Specifically, it considers how the directive engages issues of fundamental rights, affecting individuals, groups and society as a whole. Read press release Report / Paper / Summary 11 October 2021 Human rights cities in the EU: a framework for reinforcing rights locally This report proposes a framework for becoming, and functioning as, a ‘human rights city’ in the EU. It includes ‘foundations’, ‘structures’ and ‘tools’ for mayors, local administrations and grassroots organisations to reinforce fundamental rights locally. It is based on existing good practice and expert input by representatives of human rights cities in the EU, academic experts, international organisations and city networks. Watch video on Human rights cities Read news item Handbook / Guide / Manual 22 June 2016 Handbook on European law relating to access to justice Access to justice is an important element of the rule of law. It enables individuals to protect themselves against infringements of their rights, to remedy civil wrongs, to hold executive power accountable and to defend themselves in criminal proceedings. This handbook summarises the key European legal principles in the area of access to justice, focusing on civil and criminal law. Page 11 December 2019 Criminal Detention Database The Criminal Detention Database 2015-2022 combines in one place information on detention conditions in all 27 EU Member States as well as the United Kingdom. Highlights Report / Paper / Summary 25 May 2021 Your rights matter: Police stops - Fundamental Rights Survey This paper presents statistical survey data for the EU on how often people are stopped by the police, in what kind of situations they are stopped, the action taken by the police during stops, and views on whether or not the police acted respectfully. Read news item Watch video Access the data explorer Data explorer 04 December 2017 Survey on Minorities and Discrimination in EU (2016) This survey involved interviews with 25,515 people with different ethnic minority and immigrant backgrounds across 28 EU countries. It explores issues concerning discrimination as well as experiences of harassment, hate-motivated violence and discriminatory profiling. Video 28 November 2018 Being black in the EU often means racism and poor jobs Black people in the EU face unacceptable difficulties in getting a decent job because of their skin colour. Racist harassment also remains all too common. Infographic 21 June 2019 The plight of Roma sees little change Fundamental Rights Report 2019: Anti-Gypsyism across the EU remains a persistent barrier to improving the social and economic situation of Roma today. Products Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Next page ›› Last page » Report / Paper / Summary Equality, non-discrimination and racism Racial and ethnic origin Religion and belief 11 July 2024 Jewish People’s Experiences and Perceptions of Antisemitism Antisemitism is still a reality for many Jewish people in the EU today. Faced with prejudice and hostility, most feel unable to live openly Jewish lives. This report presents the results of FRA’s third EU survey of Jewish people’s experiences and perceptions of antisemitism. The survey took place before the Hamas attacks in October 2023 and the war in Gaza; however, it includes evidence from a consultation with national and European Jewish umbrella organisations since. It covers 13 EU Member States that together account for around 96 % of the EU’s Jewish population. Read press release Download country data Report / Paper / Summary Racial and ethnic origin Unlawful profiling Equality, non-discrimination and racism 10 April 2024 Addressing Racism in Policing Racism in the police can include discriminatory racial profiling practices through to excessive use of force. Incidents like these highlight deeper systemic issues that need addressing. Many in society are affected by racism in policing, not only the individuals or communities targeted. Lack of trust in policing can fuel social exclusion and damages the foundations of a fair and equal society, however promising practices are developing to address these issues. This is the first EU-wide report on racism in policing. FRA’s findings identify gaps in regulatory frameworks and propose concrete steps for action. Read press release Report / Paper / Summary Equality, non-discrimination and racism Hate crime Racial and ethnic origin Religion and belief 2 February 2024 Technical and quality report - EU Survey on Immigrants and Descendants of Immigrants This technical report provides all the relevant technical information on the design, implementation and finalisation of the survey on immigrants and descendants of immigrants. Details of the data collection process also contribute to the iterative improvement of survey methodologies, especially when it comes to surveying populations and groups that are considered ‘hard-to-reach’ or difficult to survey. Video Hate crime Racial and ethnic origin Religion and belief Equality, non-discrimination and racism 30 October 2023 Being Black in the EU – experiences of people of African descent Findings from FRA’s Being Black in the EU report point to people of African descent experiencing widespread racism and discrimination in their daily lives. Read the report Report / Paper / Summary Racial and ethnic origin Equality, non-discrimination and racism Hate crime 25 October 2023 Being Black in the EU – Experiences of people of African descent FRA's first Being Black in the EU report exposed widespread and entrenched racism against people of African descent in Europe. Now updated with new data, this report revisits the situation revealing persistent racial discrimination, harassment and violence. Overall, experiences of racial discrimination increased in the EU countries since 2016, reaching as high as 77%. The lack of progress is alarming despite binding anti-discrimination law in the EU since 2000 and significant EU policy developments since then. Read press release Report / Paper / Summary Religion and belief Equality, non-discrimination and racism Hate crime Racial and ethnic origin 3 November 2022 Antisemitism - Overview of antisemitic incidents recorded in the European Union 2011-2021 Antisemitic incidents and hate crimes violate fundamental rights, especially the right to human dignity, the right to equality of treatment and the freedom of thought, conscience and religion. This report provides an overview of available data on antisemitism as recorded by official and unofficial sources in the EU Member States and in Albania, North Macedonia and Serbia. The data provided by the countries are supplemented with information from international organisations. Read news item Download all overviews Video Equality, non-discrimination and racism Racial and ethnic origin 27 January 2022 Video blog by Michael O'Flaherty: International Holocaust Remembrance Day 2022 In this vlog, FRA Director Michael O'Flaherty highlights the need to work together to tackle hate and discrimination in our societies. Report / Paper / Summary Religion and belief Equality, non-discrimination and racism Racial and ethnic origin 9 November 2021 Antisemitism: Overview of antisemitic incidents recorded in the European Union 2010-2020 Antisemitic incidents and hate crimes violate fundamental rights, especially the right to human dignity, the right to equality of treatment, and the freedom of thought, conscience and religion. This report provides an overview of available data on antisemitism as recorded by official and unofficial sources in the EU Member States as well as Albania, North Macedonia and Serbia. The data provided by the countries are supplemented with information from international organisations. Read news item Report / Paper / Summary Racial and ethnic origin Unlawful profiling Security 25 May 2021 Your rights matter: Police stops - Fundamental Rights Survey This paper presents statistical survey data for the EU on how often people are stopped by the police, in what kind of situations they are stopped, the action taken by the police during stops, and views on whether or not the police acted respectfully. Read news item Watch video Access the data explorer Video Equality, non-discrimination and racism Religion and belief Racial and ethnic origin 16 March 2021 FRA Director at the 2021 Mayors Summit Against Anti-Semitism This video statement by FRA Director Michael O’Flaherty was recorded for the online event '2021 Mayors Summit Against Anti-Semitism' which took place on 16 March 2021. The event was hosted by the city of Frankfurt am Main in partnership with the Combat Anti-Semitism Movement (CAM). Report / Paper / Summary Religion and belief Equality, non-discrimination and racism Hate crime Racial and ethnic origin 10 September 2020 Antisemitism: Overview of antisemitic incidents recorded in the European Union 2009-2019 Antisemitism can be expressed in the form of verbal and physical attacks, threats, harassment, discrimination and unequal treatment, property damage and graffiti or other forms of speech or text, including on the internet. Antisemitic incidents and hate crimes violate fundamental rights, especially the right to human dignity, the right to equality of treatment and the freedom of thought, conscience and religion. Report / Paper / Summary Equality, non-discrimination and racism Racial and ethnic origin 11 November 2019 Being Black in the EU - Summary Across the EU, people of African descent face widespread and entrenched prejudice and exclusion. Racial discrimination and harassment are commonplace. Experiences with racist violence vary, but reach as high as 14 %. Discriminatory profiling by the police is a common reality. Hurdles to inclusion are multi-faceted, particularly when it comes to looking for jobs and housing. Report / Paper / Summary Religion and belief Equality, non-discrimination and racism Hate crime Racial and ethnic origin 8 November 2019 Antisemitism - Overview of data available in the European Union 2008–2018 This annual overview provides an update of the most recent figures on antisemitic incidents, covering the period 1 January 2008 – 31 December 2018, across the EU Member States, where data are available. It includes a section that presents evidence from international organisations. In addition, for the first time, it provides an overview of how Member States that have adopted or endorsed the non-legally binding working definition of antisemitism adopted by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) (2016) use or intend to use it. Report / Paper / Summary Legal migration and integration Asylum, migration and borders Equality, non-discrimination and racism Racial and ethnic origin Sex, sexual orientation and gender 12 September 2019 Second European Union Minorities and Discrimination Survey - Migrant women - selected findings FRA’s second EU Minorities and Discrimination survey (EU-MIDIS II) collected information from over 25,000 respondents with different ethnic minority and immigrant backgrounds across all 28 EU Member States. The main findings from the survey, published in 2017, pointed to a number of differences in the way women and men with immigrant backgrounds across the European Union (EU) experience how their rights are respected. This report summarises some of the most relevant survey findings in this regard, which show the need for targeted, gender-sensitive measures that promote the integration of – specifically – women who are immigrants or descendants of immigrants. Report / Paper / Summary Equality, non-discrimination and racism Children, youth and older people Hate crime Racial and ethnic origin Religion and belief 4 July 2019 Young Jewish Europeans: perceptions and experiences of antisemitism Based on FRA’s second large-scale survey on experiences and perceptions of antisemitism, this report focuses on the perspectives of young Jewish Europeans (aged 16-34) living in twelve EU Member States. It first describes this particular group and takes a look at defining antisemitism and understanding the place of Israel in it. Read press release Infographic Racial and ethnic origin Equality, non-discrimination and racism Roma 21 June 2019 The plight of Roma sees little change Fundamental Rights Report 2019: Anti-Gypsyism across the EU remains a persistent barrier to improving the social and economic situation of Roma today. Infographic Racial and ethnic origin Equality, non-discrimination and racism 21 June 2019 Widespread racism continues to plague Europe Fundamental Rights Report 2019: Ethnic minorities and migrants continue to face harassment and discrimination across the EU, despite longstanding EU laws against racism. Infographic Equality, non-discrimination and racism Racial and ethnic origin Religion and belief Sex, sexual orientation and gender 21 June 2019 Challenges for progress towards equality Fundamental Rights Report 2019: Efforts to advance equality moved ahead in some areas but remain stalled in others. Report / Paper / Summary Hate crime Equality, non-discrimination and racism Racial and ethnic origin Religion and belief Security 8 March 2019 Experiences and perceptions of antisemitism - Second survey on discrimination and hate crime against Jews in the EU - Summary This summary outlines the main findings of FRA’s second survey on Jewish people’s experiences with hate crime, discrimination and antisemitism in the European Union – the biggest survey of Jewish people ever conducted worldwide. Report / Paper / Summary Religion and belief Equality, non-discrimination and racism Hate crime Racial and ethnic origin Victims’ rights Security 10 December 2018 Experiences and perceptions of antisemitism - Second survey on discrimination and hate crime against Jews in the EU This report outlines the main findings of FRA’s second survey on Jewish people’s experiences with hate crime, discrimination and antisemitism in the European Union – the biggest survey of Jewish people ever conducted worldwide. Covering 12 EU Member States, the survey reached almost 16,500 individuals who identify as being Jewish. It follows up on the agency’s first survey, conducted in seven countries in 2012. Watch findings video Watch launch event Read press release Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Next page ›› Last page » Multimedia News Events Equality Religion and belief EU Charter of Fundamental Rights EU Charter of Fundamental RightsTitle III: EqualityArticle 21 - Non-discrimination EU Charter of Fundamental RightsTitle III: EqualityArticle 22 - Cultural, religious and linguistic diversity Highlights Report / Paper / Summary 18 November 2021 Directive (EU) 2017/541 on combating terrorism ― Impact on fundamental rights and freedoms This report examines the EU’s main criminal law instrument in the field of counter-terrorism, Directive (EU) 2017/541. Specifically, it considers how the directive engages issues of fundamental rights, affecting individuals, groups and society as a whole. Read press release Report / Paper / Summary 11 October 2021 Human rights cities in the EU: a framework for reinforcing rights locally This report proposes a framework for becoming, and functioning as, a ‘human rights city’ in the EU. It includes ‘foundations’, ‘structures’ and ‘tools’ for mayors, local administrations and grassroots organisations to reinforce fundamental rights locally. It is based on existing good practice and expert input by representatives of human rights cities in the EU, academic experts, international organisations and city networks. Watch video on Human rights cities Read news item Handbook / Guide / Manual 22 June 2016 Handbook on European law relating to access to justice Access to justice is an important element of the rule of law. It enables individuals to protect themselves against infringements of their rights, to remedy civil wrongs, to hold executive power accountable and to defend themselves in criminal proceedings. This handbook summarises the key European legal principles in the area of access to justice, focusing on civil and criminal law. Page 11 December 2019 Criminal Detention Database The Criminal Detention Database 2015-2022 combines in one place information on detention conditions in all 27 EU Member States as well as the United Kingdom. Highlights Report / Paper / Summary 9 November 2021 Antisemitism: Overview of antisemitic incidents recorded in the European Union 2010-2020 Antisemitic incidents and hate crimes violate fundamental rights, especially the right to human dignity, the right to equality of treatment, and the freedom of thought, conscience and religion. This report provides an overview of available data on antisemitism as recorded by official and unofficial sources in the EU Member States as well as Albania, North Macedonia and Serbia. The data provided by the countries are supplemented with information from international organisations. Read news item Report / Paper / Summary 10 December 2018 Experiences and perceptions of antisemitism - Second survey on discrimination and hate crime against Jews in the EU This report outlines the main findings of FRA’s second survey on Jewish people’s experiences with hate crime, discrimination and antisemitism in the European Union – the biggest survey of Jewish people ever conducted worldwide. Covering 12 EU Member States, the survey reached almost 16,500 individuals who identify as being Jewish. It follows up on the agency’s first survey, conducted in seven countries in 2012. Watch findings video Watch launch event Read press release Report / Paper / Summary 21 September 2017 Second European Union Minorities and Discrimination Survey Muslims – Selected findings Muslims living in the EU face discrimination in a broad range of settings – and particularly when looking for work, on the job, and when trying to access public or private services. The report examines how characteristics – such as an individual's first and last name, skin colour and the wearing of visible religious symbols like a headscarf, for example – may trigger discriminatory treatment and harassment. Page 14 December 2018 Database 2012-2020 on anti-Muslim hatred The Database 2012-2020 on anti-Muslim hatred provides information on significant international, European and national case law and rulings, UN human rights body decisions, reports, findings by human rights and equality bodies and organisations relating to hate crime, hate speech and discrimination against Muslims, as well as relevant research, reports, studies, data and statistics on these issues. It also provides information on victims' support organisations in the EU Member States. Access database on anti-Muslim hatred Products Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Next page ›› Last page » Report / Paper / Summary Equality, non-discrimination and racism Racial and ethnic origin Religion and belief 11 July 2024 Jewish People’s Experiences and Perceptions of Antisemitism Antisemitism is still a reality for many Jewish people in the EU today. Faced with prejudice and hostility, most feel unable to live openly Jewish lives. This report presents the results of FRA’s third EU survey of Jewish people’s experiences and perceptions of antisemitism. The survey took place before the Hamas attacks in October 2023 and the war in Gaza; however, it includes evidence from a consultation with national and European Jewish umbrella organisations since. It covers 13 EU Member States that together account for around 96 % of the EU’s Jewish population. Read press release Download country data Report / Paper / Summary Equality, non-discrimination and racism Hate crime Racial and ethnic origin Religion and belief 2 February 2024 Technical and quality report - EU Survey on Immigrants and Descendants of Immigrants This technical report provides all the relevant technical information on the design, implementation and finalisation of the survey on immigrants and descendants of immigrants. Details of the data collection process also contribute to the iterative improvement of survey methodologies, especially when it comes to surveying populations and groups that are considered ‘hard-to-reach’ or difficult to survey. Periodic updates / Series Religion and belief Equality, non-discrimination and racism Religion and belief 7 November 2023 Antisemitism in 2022 - Overview of Antisemitic incidents recorded in the EU Antisemitic incidents and hate crimes violate fundamental rights. This report provides an overview of antisemitic incidents in 2022. It reveals persistent gaps in the recording of antisemitism across Europe that impedes efforts to effectively counter hatred towards Jews. It covers antisemitic incidents reported in the 27 EU Member States in 2022 and includes available data of the same year from Albania, the Republic of North Macedonia and Serbia. As this is a yearly publication covering the period 01/01/2022–31/12/2022, it does not include antisemitic incidents reported in 2023. This is the 19th edition and is the only annual source of data of this nature for the EU.” Read news item Video Hate crime Racial and ethnic origin Religion and belief Equality, non-discrimination and racism 30 October 2023 Being Black in the EU – experiences of people of African descent Findings from FRA’s Being Black in the EU report point to people of African descent experiencing widespread racism and discrimination in their daily lives. Read the report Report / Paper / Summary Religion and belief Equality, non-discrimination and racism Hate crime Racial and ethnic origin 3 November 2022 Antisemitism - Overview of antisemitic incidents recorded in the European Union 2011-2021 Antisemitic incidents and hate crimes violate fundamental rights, especially the right to human dignity, the right to equality of treatment and the freedom of thought, conscience and religion. This report provides an overview of available data on antisemitism as recorded by official and unofficial sources in the EU Member States and in Albania, North Macedonia and Serbia. The data provided by the countries are supplemented with information from international organisations. Read news item Download all overviews Report / Paper / Summary Religion and belief Equality, non-discrimination and racism Racial and ethnic origin 9 November 2021 Antisemitism: Overview of antisemitic incidents recorded in the European Union 2010-2020 Antisemitic incidents and hate crimes violate fundamental rights, especially the right to human dignity, the right to equality of treatment, and the freedom of thought, conscience and religion. This report provides an overview of available data on antisemitism as recorded by official and unofficial sources in the EU Member States as well as Albania, North Macedonia and Serbia. The data provided by the countries are supplemented with information from international organisations. Read news item Video Equality, non-discrimination and racism Religion and belief Racial and ethnic origin 16 March 2021 FRA Director at the 2021 Mayors Summit Against Anti-Semitism This video statement by FRA Director Michael O’Flaherty was recorded for the online event '2021 Mayors Summit Against Anti-Semitism' which took place on 16 March 2021. The event was hosted by the city of Frankfurt am Main in partnership with the Combat Anti-Semitism Movement (CAM). Report / Paper / Summary Religion and belief Equality, non-discrimination and racism Hate crime Racial and ethnic origin 10 September 2020 Antisemitism: Overview of antisemitic incidents recorded in the European Union 2009-2019 Antisemitism can be expressed in the form of verbal and physical attacks, threats, harassment, discrimination and unequal treatment, property damage and graffiti or other forms of speech or text, including on the internet. Antisemitic incidents and hate crimes violate fundamental rights, especially the right to human dignity, the right to equality of treatment and the freedom of thought, conscience and religion. Report / Paper / Summary Religion and belief Equality, non-discrimination and racism Hate crime Racial and ethnic origin 8 November 2019 Antisemitism - Overview of data available in the European Union 2008–2018 This annual overview provides an update of the most recent figures on antisemitic incidents, covering the period 1 January 2008 – 31 December 2018, across the EU Member States, where data are available. It includes a section that presents evidence from international organisations. In addition, for the first time, it provides an overview of how Member States that have adopted or endorsed the non-legally binding working definition of antisemitism adopted by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) (2016) use or intend to use it. Report / Paper / Summary Equality, non-discrimination and racism Children, youth and older people Hate crime Racial and ethnic origin Religion and belief 4 July 2019 Young Jewish Europeans: perceptions and experiences of antisemitism Based on FRA’s second large-scale survey on experiences and perceptions of antisemitism, this report focuses on the perspectives of young Jewish Europeans (aged 16-34) living in twelve EU Member States. It first describes this particular group and takes a look at defining antisemitism and understanding the place of Israel in it. Read press release Infographic Equality, non-discrimination and racism Racial and ethnic origin Religion and belief Sex, sexual orientation and gender 21 June 2019 Challenges for progress towards equality Fundamental Rights Report 2019: Efforts to advance equality moved ahead in some areas but remain stalled in others. Video Equality, non-discrimination and racism Religion and belief Security Hate crime 18 March 2019 Video Blog by Michael O'Flaherty: Hate crime against Muslims In the light of the events in New Zealand, Michael O'Flaherty talks about discrimination and hate crime against Muslims in the EU and makes 4 proposals on how to make Muslims feel more safe. Report / Paper / Summary Hate crime Equality, non-discrimination and racism Racial and ethnic origin Religion and belief Security 8 March 2019 Experiences and perceptions of antisemitism - Second survey on discrimination and hate crime against Jews in the EU - Summary This summary outlines the main findings of FRA’s second survey on Jewish people’s experiences with hate crime, discrimination and antisemitism in the European Union – the biggest survey of Jewish people ever conducted worldwide. Page Religion and belief Equality, non-discrimination and racism Security 14 December 2018 Database 2012-2020 on anti-Muslim hatred The Database 2012-2020 on anti-Muslim hatred provides information on significant international, European and national case law and rulings, UN human rights body decisions, reports, findings by human rights and equality bodies and organisations relating to hate crime, hate speech and discrimination against Muslims, as well as relevant research, reports, studies, data and statistics on these issues. It also provides information on victims' support organisations in the EU Member States. Access database on anti-Muslim hatred Video Equality, non-discrimination and racism Religion and belief Security Hate crime 10 December 2018 Video Blog by Michael O'Flaherty: Antisemitism Michael O'Flaherty focuses on the situation of the Jewish community living in the EU. Report / Paper / Summary Religion and belief Equality, non-discrimination and racism Hate crime Racial and ethnic origin Victims’ rights Security 10 December 2018 Experiences and perceptions of antisemitism - Second survey on discrimination and hate crime against Jews in the EU This report outlines the main findings of FRA’s second survey on Jewish people’s experiences with hate crime, discrimination and antisemitism in the European Union – the biggest survey of Jewish people ever conducted worldwide. Covering 12 EU Member States, the survey reached almost 16,500 individuals who identify as being Jewish. It follows up on the agency’s first survey, conducted in seven countries in 2012. Watch findings video Watch launch event Read press release Handbook / Guide / Manual Equality, non-discrimination and racism Children, youth and older people People with disabilities Hate crime Racial and ethnic origin Religion and belief Roma Sex, sexual orientation and gender 21 March 2018 New language versions: Estonian, Maltese, Danish, Latvian 23 March 2022 Handbook on European non-discrimination law – 2018 edition European non-discrimination law, as constituted in particular by the EU non-discrimination directives, and Article 14 of and Protocol 12 to the European Convention on Human Rights, prohibits discrimination across a range of contexts and grounds. This handbook examines European non-discrimination law stemming from these two sources as complementary systems, drawing on them interchangeably to the extent that they overlap, while highlighting differences where these exist. Report / Paper / Summary Religion and belief Equality, non-discrimination and racism Support for human rights systems and defenders 15 December 2017 Shared space of religion and human rights - Meeting report This meeting report distils the discussions held during a high-level expert meeting organised by FRA, which explored the shared space between religion and human rights. Report / Paper / Summary Equality, non-discrimination and racism Legal migration and integration Hate crime Racial and ethnic origin Religion and belief Roma Sex, sexual orientation and gender Victims’ rights Security 6 December 2017 Second European Union Minorities and Discrimination Survey - Main results Seventeen years after adoption of EU laws that forbid discrimination, immigrants, descendants of immigrants, and minority ethnic groups continue to face widespread discrimination across the EU and in all areas of life – most often when seeking employment. For many, discrimination is a recurring experience. This is just one of the findings of FRA’s second European Union Minorities and Discrimination Survey (EU-MIDIS II), which collected information from over 25,500 respondents with different ethnic minority and immigrant backgrounds across all 28 EU Member States. Read press release Explore the data Watch findings video Video Equality, non-discrimination and racism Hate crime Religion and belief Roma Racial and ethnic origin 04 December 2017 EU Minorities and Discrimination Survey The EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) launches its second EU Minorities and Discrimination Survey (EU-MIDIS II). Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Next page ›› Last page » Multimedia News Events Primary theme Equality Equality, non-discrimination and racism Equality is a core value of the EU. You have the right to fair treatment regardless of who you are, what you believe, or how you chose to live. We carry out research and share expertise to help fight discrimination, inequality and racism in all its forms. Children, youth and older people People with disabilities Hate crime Racial and ethnic origin Religion and belief Roma Sex, sexual orientation and gender EU Charter of Fundamental Rights EU Charter of Fundamental RightsTitle III: EqualityArticle 20 - Equality before the law EU Charter of Fundamental RightsTitle III: EqualityArticle 21 - Non-discrimination Highlights Report / Paper / Summary 18 November 2021 Directive (EU) 2017/541 on combating terrorism ― Impact on fundamental rights and freedoms This report examines the EU’s main criminal law instrument in the field of counter-terrorism, Directive (EU) 2017/541. Specifically, it considers how the directive engages issues of fundamental rights, affecting individuals, groups and society as a whole. Read press release Report / Paper / Summary 11 October 2021 Human rights cities in the EU: a framework for reinforcing rights locally This report proposes a framework for becoming, and functioning as, a ‘human rights city’ in the EU. It includes ‘foundations’, ‘structures’ and ‘tools’ for mayors, local administrations and grassroots organisations to reinforce fundamental rights locally. It is based on existing good practice and expert input by representatives of human rights cities in the EU, academic experts, international organisations and city networks. Watch video on Human rights cities Read news item Handbook / Guide / Manual 22 June 2016 Handbook on European law relating to access to justice Access to justice is an important element of the rule of law. It enables individuals to protect themselves against infringements of their rights, to remedy civil wrongs, to hold executive power accountable and to defend themselves in criminal proceedings. This handbook summarises the key European legal principles in the area of access to justice, focusing on civil and criminal law. Page 11 December 2019 Criminal Detention Database The Criminal Detention Database 2015-2022 combines in one place information on detention conditions in all 27 EU Member States as well as the United Kingdom. Highlights Periodic updates / Series 16 June 2021 Coronavirus pandemic in the EU - Fundamental Rights Implications: Vaccine rollout and equality of access in the EU - Bulletin 7 This Coronavirus Bulletin focuses on equitable access to vaccines. It outlines the situation in the 27 EU Member States from 1 March to 30 April 2021. The bulletin looks at two main areas: planning and prioritisation in deploying Covid-19 vaccinations and their rollout in the countries. It covers information and communication campaigns, as well as (pre)registration channels for and the administration of vaccinations. Read news item Download country research Watch video on vaccine rollout Opinion 30 April 2021 Equality in the EU 20 years on from the initial implementation of the equality directives This opinion illustrates the extent and nature of lived experiences of inequality and discrimination across the EU. It does so with reference to the grounds of discrimination and areas of life covered by the racial and employment equality directives, as well as in relation to the grounds and areas covered by the proposed Equal Treatment Directive. Download the summary in English and French Read news item Report / Paper / Summary 28 November 2018 Being Black in the EU Almost twenty years after adoption of EU laws forbidding discrimination, people of African descent in the EU face widespread and entrenched prejudice and exclusion. This report outlines selected results from FRA's second large-scale EU-wide survey on migrants and minorities (EU-MIDIS II) carried out in 2016. It examines the experiences of almost 6,000 people of African descent in 12 EU Member States. Summary available in 9 languages Explore the data Read the press release Report / Paper / Summary 6 December 2017 Second European Union Minorities and Discrimination Survey - Main results Seventeen years after adoption of EU laws that forbid discrimination, immigrants, descendants of immigrants, and minority ethnic groups continue to face widespread discrimination across the EU and in all areas of life – most often when seeking employment. For many, discrimination is a recurring experience. This is just one of the findings of FRA’s second European Union Minorities and Discrimination Survey (EU-MIDIS II), which collected information from over 25,500 respondents with different ethnic minority and immigrant backgrounds across all 28 EU Member States. Read press release Explore the data Watch findings video Products Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 … Next page ›› Last page » Report / Paper / Summary Equality, non-discrimination and racism Racial and ethnic origin Religion and belief 11 July 2024 Jewish People’s Experiences and Perceptions of Antisemitism Antisemitism is still a reality for many Jewish people in the EU today. Faced with prejudice and hostility, most feel unable to live openly Jewish lives. This report presents the results of FRA’s third EU survey of Jewish people’s experiences and perceptions of antisemitism. The survey took place before the Hamas attacks in October 2023 and the war in Gaza; however, it includes evidence from a consultation with national and European Jewish umbrella organisations since. It covers 13 EU Member States that together account for around 96 % of the EU’s Jewish population. Read press release Download country data Data explorer Sex, sexual orientation and gender Equality, non-discrimination and racism 14 June 2024 EU LGBTIQ Survey III The third iteration of the EU LGBTIQ Survey of the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA), was conducted in 2023. It presents the experiences of LGBTIQ people across the EU 27 Member States, and the candidate countries Albania, North Macedonia and Serbia, on the extent to which they enjoy fundamental rights. It provides policymakers with a solid empirical basis for evidence-based policies to ensure respect and protection for and fulfilment of the fundamental rights of LGBTIQ people. This interactive data explorer shows data from the survey for over 150 questions and contains multiple options for filtering, exporting and sharing the data. Fundamental Rights Report Support for human rights systems and defenders Asylum, migration and borders Data protection, privacy and new technologies Equality, non-discrimination and racism Justice, victims’ rights and judicial cooperation 5 June 2024 Fundamental Rights Report 2024 FRA’s Fundamental Rights Report 2024 analyses the year’s developments in fundamental rights. It focuses on the most pressing fundamental rights concerns facing Europe in 2023: the cost-of-living crisis, rights concerns at the EU’s external borders and migration, and threats to democracy. Re-structured, this year’s new approach is a shorter and sharper analysis. It also presents FRA’s opinions on these developments, including a summary of the evidence supporting these opinions. Read press release Download full report Download opinions Fundamental Rights Report Support for human rights systems and defenders Asylum, migration and borders Data protection, privacy and new technologies Equality, non-discrimination and racism Justice, victims’ rights and judicial cooperation 5 June 2024 Fundamental Rights Report 2024 - FRA opinions The year 2023 brought both progress and setbacks in terms of fundamental rights protection. FRA’s Fundamental Rights Report 2023 reviews developments in the field, identifying both achievements and remaining areas of concern. This publication presents FRA’s opinions on the main developments in the thematic areas covered and a synopsis of the evidence supporting these opinions. In so doing, it provides a compact but informative overview of the main fundamental rights challenges confronting the EU and its Member States. Report / Paper / Summary People with disabilities Equality, non-discrimination and racism 29 May 2024 Political participation of people with disabilities – new developments Ahead of the EU elections, this report explores the political participation of people with disabilities. Although some Member States removed restrictions on the right to vote and to stand for elections, barriers still exist. This report is an update of new developments following FRA’s last report published in 2014. It sets out ways forward to ensure people with disabilities have equal opportunities, in line with the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights and the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Read news item Access the data explorer Report / Paper / Summary Sex, sexual orientation and gender Equality, non-discrimination and racism 14 May 2024 LGBTIQ at a crossroads: progress and challenges FRA’s third LGBTIQ survey shows that people still experience hate-motivated violence and discrimination. Trans and intersex people face even greater victimisation. Yet, signs of progress show that the EU’s and Member States’ efforts can positively affect people’s lives. More LGBTIQ people are open about their sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics. Explore survey data Read press release Download country data Report / Paper / Summary Racial and ethnic origin Unlawful profiling Equality, non-discrimination and racism 10 April 2024 Addressing Racism in Policing Racism in the police can include discriminatory racial profiling practices through to excessive use of force. Incidents like these highlight deeper systemic issues that need addressing. Many in society are affected by racism in policing, not only the individuals or communities targeted. Lack of trust in policing can fuel social exclusion and damages the foundations of a fair and equal society, however promising practices are developing to address these issues. This is the first EU-wide report on racism in policing. FRA’s findings identify gaps in regulatory frameworks and propose concrete steps for action. Read press release MDX Dataset People with disabilities Equality, non-discrimination and racism 20 February 2017 Indicators on the right to political participation of people with disabilities FRA in close cooperation with the European Commission and the Academic Network of European Disability Experts (ANED), developed 28 human rights indicators to assess the political participation of persons with disabilities in the EU. Report / Paper / Summary Equality, non-discrimination and racism Hate crime Racial and ethnic origin Religion and belief 2 February 2024 Technical and quality report - EU Survey on Immigrants and Descendants of Immigrants This technical report provides all the relevant technical information on the design, implementation and finalisation of the survey on immigrants and descendants of immigrants. Details of the data collection process also contribute to the iterative improvement of survey methodologies, especially when it comes to surveying populations and groups that are considered ‘hard-to-reach’ or difficult to survey. Report / Paper / Summary Child protection Asylum, migration and borders Equality, non-discrimination and racism Children, youth and older people 31 January 2024 Mapping Child Protection Systems in the EU – Update 2023 Children’s rights exist to ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child. Improved child protection systems ensure that these rights are met. In recent years, the EU has taken significant steps to improve child protection systems. This mapping of child protection systems gives an overview of the state of such systems at national level and developments since 2015. It promotes the improvement of integrated child protection systems. It is an update of FRA’s mapping of child protection systems in 2015, based on data collected in 2023 in the 27 EU Member States. By publishing this, FRA aims to support securing the sustainable well-being, safety and rights of all children living in the EU. Access the data explorer Report / Paper / Summary Hate crime Data protection, privacy and new technologies Equality, non-discrimination and racism 29 November 2023 Online content moderation - Current challenges in detecting hate speech Online hate speech is a growing problem in today’s digitalised societies. Women, Black people, Jews and Roma are often targets of online hate speech. Online hate proliferates where human content moderators miss offensive content. Also, algorithms are prone to errors. They may multiply errors over time and may even end up promoting online hate. This report presents the challenges in identifying and detecting online hate. Hate of any kind should not be tolerated, regardless of whether it is online or offline. The report discusses the implications for fundamental rights to support creating a rights-compliant digital environment. Read press release Periodic updates / Series Religion and belief Equality, non-discrimination and racism Religion and belief 7 November 2023 Antisemitism in 2022 - Overview of Antisemitic incidents recorded in the EU Antisemitic incidents and hate crimes violate fundamental rights. This report provides an overview of antisemitic incidents in 2022. It reveals persistent gaps in the recording of antisemitism across Europe that impedes efforts to effectively counter hatred towards Jews. It covers antisemitic incidents reported in the 27 EU Member States in 2022 and includes available data of the same year from Albania, the Republic of North Macedonia and Serbia. As this is a yearly publication covering the period 01/01/2022–31/12/2022, it does not include antisemitic incidents reported in 2023. This is the 19th edition and is the only annual source of data of this nature for the EU.” Read news item Video Hate crime Racial and ethnic origin Religion and belief Equality, non-discrimination and racism 30 October 2023 Being Black in the EU – experiences of people of African descent Findings from FRA’s Being Black in the EU report point to people of African descent experiencing widespread racism and discrimination in their daily lives. Read the report Report / Paper / Summary Racial and ethnic origin Equality, non-discrimination and racism Hate crime 25 October 2023 Being Black in the EU – Experiences of people of African descent FRA's first Being Black in the EU report exposed widespread and entrenched racism against people of African descent in Europe. Now updated with new data, this report revisits the situation revealing persistent racial discrimination, harassment and violence. Overall, experiences of racial discrimination increased in the EU countries since 2016, reaching as high as 77%. The lack of progress is alarming despite binding anti-discrimination law in the EU since 2000 and significant EU policy developments since then. Read press release Report / Paper / Summary Support for human rights systems and defenders Asylum, migration and borders Data protection, privacy and new technologies Equality, non-discrimination and racism Justice, victims’ rights and judicial cooperation 20 October 2023 FRA Strategic Plan 2023-2028 FRA’s strategic priorities and objectives are based on the agency’s role and mission as defined in its amended founding regulation. They build on FRA’s 2018–2022 strategy as well as how it performed, its experience and its vision. Their design takes into account future fundamental rights challenges facing Europe, the agency’s mandate, the broader operational context and the resources available. Report / Paper / Summary Children, youth and older people Equality, non-discrimination and racism 13 September 2023 Fundamental rights of older people: ensuring access to public services in digital societies Europe’s ageing population is ever-increasing, and our societies are becoming more digitalised. Many public services are now available online, with many more services in the process of being digitalised. But the digitalisation of public services poses a risk of exclusion for older persons. In this new report, FRA explores the impact of digitalisation on the fundamental rights of older persons. The report maps the current legislation, policies and practices fostering digital inclusion. It provides an overview of the laws at the national level that provide for equal access to public services, both online and offline. The findings show how Member States safeguard older person’s rights to access services undergoing digitalisation. It outlines how Member States can support digital skills and ensure older people can fully participate in public life. Read news item Fundamental Rights Report Asylum, migration and borders Equality, non-discrimination and racism 8 June 2023 Fundamental rights implications for the EU of the war in Ukraine Russia’s unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine has resulted in massive internal and external population displacement. The European Union (EU) rapidly activated its Temporary Protection Directive for the first time since it was adopted in 2001. This entitled nearly 4 million people to legal residence and access to work, housing and legal assistance, education and healthcare. Read press release Download full report Download opinions Fundamental Rights Report Support for human rights systems and defenders Asylum, migration and borders Data protection, privacy and new technologies Equality, non-discrimination and racism Justice, victims’ rights and judicial cooperation 8 June 2023 Fundamental Rights Report 2023 FRA’s Fundamental Rights Report 2023 reviews major developments in the field in 2022, identifying both achievements and areas of concern. It also presents FRA’s opinions on these developments, including a synopsis of the evidence supporting these opinions. Read press release Download full report Download opinions Fundamental Rights Report Equality, non-discrimination and racism Asylum, migration and borders Data protection, privacy and new technologies Justice, victims’ rights and judicial cooperation Support for human rights systems and defenders 8 June 2023 Fundamental Rights Report 2023 - FRA opinions The year 2022 brought both progress and setbacks in terms of fundamental rights protection. FRA’s Fundamental Rights Report 2023 reviews major developments in the field, identifying both achievements and remaining areas of concern. This publication presents FRA’s opinions on the main developments in the thematic areas covered, and a synopsis of the evidence supporting these opinions. Read press release Download full report Download opinions Data explorer Roma Equality, non-discrimination and racism 06 April 2023 Roma survey 2021 FRA’s 2021 survey on Roma in Croatia, Czechia, Greece, Hungary, Italy, North Macedonia, Portugal, Romania, Serbia and Spain collected information from 8,461 respondents living in private households who self-identify as Roma, are 16 or older and have lived in the survey countries for at least the 12 months before the survey. Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 … Next page ›› Last page » Multimedia News Events Summary Antisemitism persists in the EU, affecting Jews both online and offline. Concerns over safety and frequent experiences of harassment force many to conceal their Jewish identity. These alarming insights come from the latest survey by the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA). The EU and some of its Member States have put in place measures and action plans to tackle antisemitism. EU countries need to build on these efforts to ensure Jews can live their lives with dignity, free from hate and fear. This is especially important given the impact that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has had on Jewish communities in Europe. 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Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2024/1470 of 21 May 2024 amending Decision 2014/512/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine.

European Commission Press release Brussels, 28 Jun 2024 Today, the Commission announced the results of the 2024 Erasmus+ call for the European Universities initiative, which provides support to alliances of higher education institutions.

European Commission Statement Brussels, 28 Jun 2024 The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, participated in the press conference that followed the European Council meeting of 27 June, where she delivered the following opening remarks.

During the press conference held at the end of the European Council meeting of 27 June 2024, President Charles Michel presented the main results on appointments and nominations for EU top jobs, the Strategic Agenda 2024-2029, Ukraine, the Middle East, security and defence and competitiveness, among other things.

On 27 June, the European Council adopted conclusions on Ukraine, the Middle East, security and defence, competitiveness, other items, the next institutional cycle and a roadmap for future work on internal reforms.