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Rising living costs and racism threaten fundamental rights protection in Europe: FRA’s Fundamental Rights Report 2024
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FRA encourages rights-compliant responses. We provide practical expertise on this complex issue. This includes regular updates, focus papers and toolkits. We outline policy alternatives and best practices. Access to asylum Borders and information systems Child protection Irregular migration, return and immigration detention Legal migration and integration Trafficking and labour exploitation EU Charter of Fundamental Rights EU Charter of Fundamental RightsTitle II: FreedomsArticle 18 - Right to asylum EU Charter of Fundamental RightsTitle II: FreedomsArticle 19 - Protection in the event of removal, expulsion or extradition 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 Handbook / Guide / Manual 17 December 2020 Handbook on European law relating to asylum, borders and immigration - Edition 2020 The European Convention on Human Rights and European Union law provide an increasingly important framework for the protection of the rights of foreigners. European Union legislation relating to asylum, borders and immigration is developing fast. There is an impressive body of case law by the European Court of Human Rights relating in particular to Articles 3, 5, 8 and 13 of the ECHR. The Court of Justice of the European Union is increasingly asked to pronounce on the interpretation of European Union law provisions in this field. The third edition of this handbook, updated up to July 2020, presents this European Union legislation and the body of case law by the two European courts in an accessible way. Report / Paper / Summary 27 March 2020 Fundamental rights of refugees, asylum applicants and migrants at the European borders Council of Europe (CoE) and European Union (EU) Member States have an undeniable sovereign right to control the entry of non-nationals into their territory. While exercising border control, states have a duty to protect the fundamental rights of all people under their jurisdiction, regardless of their nationality and/or legal status. Under EU law, this includes providing access to asylum procedures. Page 06 December 2016 FRA work in the 'hotspots' ‘Hotspots’ are facilities set up at the EU’s external border in Greece and Italy for the initial reception, identification and registration of asylum seekers and other migrants coming to the EU by sea. They also serve to channel newly-arrived people into international protection, return or other procedures. Download FRA Opinions on hotspots Download guidance for initial-reception facilities Handbook / Guide / Manual 18 February 2013 Practical guidance in the area of asylum, migration and borders Based on its findings and research FRA provides practical guidance to support the implementation of fundamental rights in the EU Member States. This series contains practical guidance on: Initial-reception facilities at external borders; Apprehension of migrants in an irregular situation; Guidance on how to reduce the risk of refoulement in external border management when working in or together with third countries; Fundamental rights implications of the obligation to provide fingerprints for Eurodac; Twelve operational fundamental rights considerations for law enforcement when processing Passenger Name Record (PNR) data and Border controls and fundamental rights at external land borders. 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 » 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. Periodic updates / Series Child protection Asylum, migration and borders 17 April 2024 Practical Tool for Guardians - Transnational procedures in the framework of international protection This booklet is intended to support guardians assigned to children in the asylum procedure. It covers the technical aspects of the legal procedures related to the cross-border movement of such children. This booklet covers only procedures related to international protection. It is part of a series of four practical tools for guardians of unaccompanied children with international protection needs. The objective is to support guardians in their daily tasks and responsibilities during the asylum procedure, including the procedure under the Dublin III regulation and temporary protection. The tools have been developed by the European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA) and FRA. Read news item Report / Paper / Summary Child protection Asylum, migration and borders 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 Asylum, migration and borders Borders and information systems Child protection Irregular migration, return and immigration detention 18 December 2023 Children in migration: fundamental rights at European borders Council of Europe (CoE) and European Union (EU) Member States have an undeniable sovereign right to control the entry of non-nationals into their territory. While carrying out border control, states have a duty to protect fundamental rights of all people under their jurisdiction, regardless of their nationality, status, or age. Children as a category of vulnerable persons with special needs require heightened protection. Report / Paper / Summary Asylum, migration and borders Legal migration and integration 12 December 2023 ​Fleeing Ukraine: Implementing temporary protection at local levels Russia’s invasion of Ukraine forced millions of people to flee. Arriving in EU countries, they received protection in EU law under the Temporary Protection Directive. Many have begun to build a new life in their host country and enrich our societies in new ways. Local authorities took the lead in ensuring access to fundamental rights under temporary protection. This report explores the measures to ensure access to housing, education, employment and healthcare in 26 cities and regional authorities across 12 EU Member States. Despite unprecedented coordination and cooperation to overcome challenges, many uncertainties remain. Longer-term solutions will be needed after the directive expires in March 2025. Based on the information collected, the report identifies 12 priority actions and builds on FRA’s bulletins and survey findings on experiences of people displaced from Ukraine. Read news item Periodic updates / Series Irregular migration, return and immigration detention Asylum, migration and borders 22 November 2023 Forced return monitoring systems – 2023 update FRA publishes annual updates on the forced return monitoring systems that EU Member States have set up under Article 8 (6) of the EU’s Return Directive (2008/115/EC). This latest update covers the period until the end of 2022. Read all annual updates Read news item Report / Paper / Summary Borders and information systems Asylum, migration and borders 31 October 2023 The European Border and Coast Guard and fundamental rights Fundamental rights are an important consideration in European border management. Virtually all activities can have an impact on rights – from risk analysis to training, border checks and border surveillance. Safeguards in laws regulating European border management aim to protect rights. This report is a contribution to the first review of the European Border and Coast Guard Regulation (EU) 2019/1896 that offers an opportunity to reflect on how best to improve the fundamental rights situation at the external borders of the EU. 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. Periodic updates / Series Child protection Asylum, migration and borders Access to asylum 12 October 2023 Practical Tool for Guardians — Introduction to international protection This tool introduces newly appointed guardians to the concept of international protection, possible forms of protection recognised through the asylum procedure, the relevant legal framework and the related rights of the child. It is part of a series of four practical tools for guardians of unaccompanied children with international protection needs. The objective is to support guardians in their daily tasks and responsibilities during the asylum procedure, including the procedure under the Regulation (EU) No 604/2013 (Dublin III regulation) and temporary protection. The tools have been developed by the European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA) and the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA). Periodic updates / Series Child protection Asylum, migration and borders 12 October 2023 Practical Tool for Guardians — The asylum procedure This booklet aims to support guardians assigned to children in the asylum procedure. It includes an overview of the asylum procedure with a specific focus on children, the guarantees in the asylum procedure and your role as a guardian in the different phases of the asylum process. There is also a section on what to do if something unexpected may happen, or if the age of the applicant is disputed. It is part of a series of four practical tools for guardians of unaccompanied children with international protection needs. The objective is to support guardians in their daily tasks and responsibilities during the asylum procedure, including the procedure under the Regulation (EU) No 604/2013 (Dublin III regulation) and temporary protection. The tools have been developed by the European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA) and the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA). Access all practical tools Periodic updates / Series Asylum, migration and borders Access to asylum Borders and information systems Irregular migration, return and immigration detention 11 October 2023 June 2023 update - Search and rescue operations in the Mediterranean and fundamental rights Since October 2018, FRA has been publishing regular updates on NGO ships involved in search and rescue (SAR) operations in the Mediterranean, and the status of legal proceedings against them. This latest update covers until the end of June 2023. Read news item Read all SAR updates Periodic updates / Series Child protection Asylum, migration and borders Access to asylum Trafficking and labour exploitation 29 September 2023 The Russian aggression against Ukraine – Displaced children finding protection in the EU - Bulletin 3 Russia’s invasion of Ukraine posed new challenges for the EU. Millions were forced to flee the war. As a result of the scale of people’s displacement, the EU activated for the first time the Temporary Protection Directive (TPD). More than 1.3 million children sought international protection in the EU. This bulletin explores the respect, protection and fulfilment of the fundamental rights of displaced children and ways to safeguard their rights. The third in a series, this bulletin builds on the evidence in FRA’s Bulletin #1 and #2 on the experiences of displaced people seeking safety in the EU. Read press release Read all Ukraine bulletins Report / Paper / Summary Legal migration and integration Asylum, migration and borders 6 September 2023 Promoting migrant integration – Strengthening EU law on long-term residence Integration and social inclusion are important aspects of EU migration and asylum policy. The fundamental rights of long-term residents in the EU are explored through this report, focussing on the Long-Term Residence Directive. EU long-term resident status includes rights to move and reside in other EU Member States. This report examines the reasons behind the low uptake of EU long-term resident permits, despite them typically giving more rights than national long-term resident permits. Read news item Report / Paper / Summary Asylum, migration and borders 6 July 2023 Preventing and responding to deaths at sea: what the European Union can do Following yet another recent tragic shipwreck and loss of life in the Mediterranean, this short report sets out examples of actions the EU could take to meet its obligations to protect the right to life and prevent more deaths at sea. As part of the work that the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) does on upholding fundamental rights in asylum and return procedures, this report calls for better protection for shipwreck survivors, and prompt and independent investigations. It sets out measures that EU Member States should take to improve search and rescue efforts and provide legal pathways to safety to prevent deaths at sea. Read news item Report / Paper / Summary Legal migration and integration Asylum, migration and borders 14 June 2023 Barriers to employment of displaced Ukrainians In responding to Russia’s war against Ukraine, the EU activated its Temporary Protection Directive (TPD) for people who fled the country, allowing them to settle in the EU and to access basic public services and the labour market. By spring 2023, more than 4.5 million people had made use of the TPD or similar national protection schemes in the EU. In 2022, the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights conducted an online survey among people displaced from Ukraine. Eurofound has analysed the survey results on their experiences when seeking to access employment. This paper highlights the main barriers that displaced people encountered and suggests ways to facilitate their inclusion. Download findings of survey on displaced people from Ukraine Download Ukraine bulletins 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 Periodic updates / Series Access to asylum Asylum, migration and borders 30 May 2023 Asylum and migration: Progress achieved and remaining challenges Over the span of nearly eight years, there have been developments in showing respect for the human rights of those who arrive at the EU’s borders. Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine has shown how a large and sudden influx of people can be managed effectively and respectfully. Notwithstanding the improvements, the growing number of people crossing or attempting to enter the EU pose a wide range of fundamental rights challenges. In this bulletin, FRA takes stock of concerns and improvements regarding the fundamental rights of migrants, asylum seekers and refugees. It highlights the EU Member States’ legal and practical responses. It identifies key trends, promising practices, long-standing and emerging patterns, and persistent concerns. Access all migration updates Read news item 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 Data Data protection, privacy and new technologies More of our everyday lives are online — both at work and home. Meanwhile, terror attacks intensify calls for more surveillance. Concerns grow over the safety of our privacy and personal data. FRA helps lawmakers and practitioners protect your rights in a connected world. Artificial intelligence and big data Borders and information systems Data protection Unlawful profiling EU Charter of Fundamental Rights EU Charter of Fundamental RightsTitle II: FreedomsArticle 7 - Respect for private and family life EU Charter of Fundamental RightsTitle II: FreedomsArticle 8 - Protection of personal data 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 Handbook / Guide / Manual 25 May 2018 Handbook on European data protection law - 2018 edition The rapid development of information technology has exacerbated the need for robust personal data protection, the right to which is safeguarded by both European Union (EU) and Council of Europe (CoE) instruments. Safeguarding this important right entails new and significant challenges as technological advances expand the frontiers of areas such as surveillance, communication interception and data storage. This handbook is designed to familiarise legal practitioners not specialised in data protection with this emerging area of the law. Download the handbook Watch vlog on data protection Infographic 21 June 2019 Widespread data protection abuses highlighted by GDPR Fundamental Rights Report 2019: 2018 was a landmark year for data protection. New EU rules took effect and complaints of breaches increased significantly. Video 09 May 2018 Video blog by Michael O'Flaherty: data protection This video blog by FRA Director Michael O'Flaherty is released periodically and will address burning fundamental rights themes. Products Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Next page ›› Last page » Report / Paper / Summary Data protection, privacy and new technologies Data protection 11 June 2024 GDPR in practice – Experiences of data protection authorities Data protection rules protect privacy and prevent personal information from misuse. When the general data protection regulation (GDPR) came into force in 2018, it strengthened the role of data protection authorities. These supervisory bodies are the key enforcers of the fundamental right of protection of personal data. This report analyses the challenges they face in the GDPR implementation. The findings complement the European Commission's forthcoming evaluation of the GDPR. Read news item 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 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 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. 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 Report / Paper / Summary Data protection Data protection, privacy and new technologies 24 May 2023 Surveillance by intelligence services: Fundamental rights safeguards and remedies in the EU - 2023 update This report provides a partial update on the findings of the 2017 European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) report Surveillance by intelligence services: Fundamental rights safeguards and remedies in the EU. It was prepared at the request of the European Parliament, which asked FRA to update its 2017 findings to support the work of its committee of inquiry to investigate the use of Pegasus and equivalent surveillance spyware (PEGA). Read news item Download 2017 surveillance report Report / Paper / Summary Artificial intelligence and big data Data protection, privacy and new technologies Equality, non-discrimination and racism 8 December 2022 Bias in algorithms - Artificial intelligence and discrimination Artificial intelligence is everywhere and affects everyone – from deciding what content people see on their social media feeds to determining who will receive state benefits. AI technologies are typically based on algorithms that make predictions to support or even fully automate decision-making. Read news item Video Data protection, privacy and new technologies Artificial intelligence and big data 01 December 2022 Video blog by Michael O'Flaherty: AI and Algorithms In this vlog, FRA Director Michael O'Flaherty talks about artificial intelligence and algorithms. While AI can be a powerful force for good, he points out that humans must supervise very closely the application of AI and a permanent testing of every possible application is needed. On 8 December, FRA is publishing a new report on bias in algorithms. 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 11 November 2022 Putting human rights at the heart of Europe’s future - Meeting report Europe stands at a delicate moment in its history. It is a moment of existential significance for the wellbeing and sustainability of our societies. It is emerging from the pandemic caused by the coronavirus disease, only to face a set of major overlapping challenges. These pose profound questions about the political, economic and societal future of the continent. To discuss elements of a human rights vision for the future and to identify opportunities for action, FRA brought together a group of sixty human rights leaders and experts with diverse backgrounds from across the continent. This report distils the meeting discussions, including analysis and ideas, and concludes with proposals for action. It does not represent the views either of individual participants or of FRA. Read news item Download summary report Watch event videos Video Data protection, privacy and new technologies Artificial intelligence and big data 09 November 2022 Automating Human Rights? FRA Director Michael O'Flaherty at the Web Summit 2022 Automation and AI have radically transformed how we work, live and play. In this video, Director of the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights, Michael O'Flaherty, discusses the implications of AI for our most basic of human rights. 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 16 September 2022 Putting human rights at the heart of Europe’s future - Summary meeting report Europe stands at a delicate moment in its history, facing a convergence of major tests. Each of them taken on their own is significant. Together, they pose profound questions about the political, economic, and societal future of the continent. This is a moment for strong commitment to put human rights at the heart of our vision for Europe’s future. It is also time to demonstrate our determination to work together to this end. Against this backdrop, the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) brought together around sixty human rights leaders and experts from across the continent to discuss elements of a human rights vision for the future and to identify opportunities for action. A full conference report will be available soon, including the specific ideas and proposals which arose from the meeting. Meanwhile, this is a summary of the conclusions. Read news item Read Director's speech Antonioguillem © adobestock.com, 2022 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 2022 Fundamental Rights Report 2022 FRA’s Fundamental Rights Report 2022 reviews major developments in the field in 2021, 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. Download focus chapter Download opinions Read press release 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 2022 Social rights and equality in the light of the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic This focus looks at the impact of the pandemic on social rights. It examines the measures in national recovery and resilience plans that address the social vulnerabilities among a variety of population groups in the EU, including women, children and young people in situations of vulnerability, people with disabilities, older people, Roma and people in precarious working conditions. 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 2022 All language versions now available 14 September 2022 Fundamental Rights Report 2022 – FRA opinions The year 2021 brought both progress and setbacks in terms of fundamental rights protection. FRA’s Fundamental Rights Report 2022 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. Handbook / Guide / Manual Children, youth and older people Asylum, migration and borders Child protection Data protection, privacy and new technologies Equality, non-discrimination and racism Justice, victims’ rights and judicial cooperation 7 April 2022 German version now available 19 January 2024 Handbook on European law relating to the rights of the child - 2022 edition Children are full-fledged holders of rights. They are beneficiaries of all human and fundamental rights and subjects of special regulations, given their specific characteristics. This handbook aims to illustrate how European law and case law accommodate the specific interests and needs of children. It also considers the importance of parents and guardians or other legal representatives and makes reference, where appropriate, to situations in which rights and responsibilities are most prominently vested in children’s carers. It is a point of reference on both European Union (EU) and Council of Europe (CoE) law related to these subjects, explaining how each issue is regulated under EU law, including the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, as well as under the European Convention on Human Rights, the European Social Charter and other CoE instruments. Read news item Video Data protection, privacy and new technologies 09 February 2022 Fundamental Rights Forum 2021 - Fundamental rights in the digital age The Fundamental Rights Forum 2021 was the space for dialogue on the human rights challenges facing the EU today. In this video, participants talk about the challenges of fundamental rights in the digital age. Video Data protection, privacy and new technologies 25 August 2021 Video blog by Michael O'Flaherty: tackling disinformation In this vlog, FRA Director Michael O’Flaherty points to the urgent need to tackle disinformation. He provides examples of what can be done to combat disinformation, including what the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights could contribute to this challenge. 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 10 June 2021 Fundamental Rights Report 2021 – FRA opinions The year 2020 brought both progress and setbacks in terms of fundamental rights protection. FRA’s Fundamental Rights Report 2021 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 Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Next page ›› Last page » Multimedia News Events Systems Support for human rights systems and defenders Many organisations work to defend your rights. We help their efforts with independent evidence, advice and expertise. We support their frontline work. And we shine a light on potential risks and priority areas. Together we make your rights a reality. EU Charter of Fundamental Rights Inter-governmental human rights systems National human rights systems and bodies Civil society EU Charter of Fundamental Rights EU Charter of Fundamental RightsTitle VII: General provisionsArticle 51 - Field of application 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 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 Page 10 December 2019 EU Fundamental Rights Information System The European Union Fundamental Rights Information System EFRIS is a Human Rights Gateway, bringing together data and information from existing human rights databases, and enables viewing and analysis of relevant assessments of fundamental rights in the EU. Access the database Handbook / Guide / Manual 23 October 2018 Applying the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union in law and policymaking at national level - Guidance As a very modern human rights catalogue containing many rights not found in established bills of rights, the Charter indeed looks good on paper. Those familiar with the main principles of EU law can usually quickly recite that the Charter is always binding on the EU, and binding on Member States only when they are "implementing EU law". But what does this often-quoted language from Article 51 of the Charter actually mean? Products Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Next page ›› Last page » 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. Periodic updates / Series National human rights systems and bodies Support for human rights systems and defenders 6 February 2024 NHRI accreditation status and mandates - update 2024 The 2024 update on NHRIs accreditation status and mandates also covers their engagement in the monitoring of fundamental rights compliance in the use of EU funds at national level. Moreover, the update also shows how NHRIs make use of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights in their work when advising government or in education, training and awareness raising activities. Since its 2020 report 'Strong and effective national human rights institutions – challenges, promising practices and opportunities', the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) has been regularly tracking the accreditation status and mandates of NHRIs. Report / Paper / Summary National human rights systems and bodies Support for human rights systems and defenders 19 December 2023 EU funds: Ensuring compliance with fundamental rights All EU funds must be spent in a way that respect fundamental rights. The EU spends billions of euros on creating jobs, economic growth, sustainable development and improving people’s lives. To prevent funds from being spent in ways that directly violate people’s fundamental rights, the EU strengthened the conditions how funds can be spent in 2021. This report looks at how the newly introduced conditions related to the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities can be upheld in practice. It analyses the potential role of national human rights institutions, ombudsperson institutions and equality bodies. These safeguards can advance compliance with fundamental rights. 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. Periodic updates / Series Civil society Support for human rights systems and defenders 18 October 2023 Protecting civil society – Update 2023 Civil society organisations struggle to maintain an environment safe from threats and attacks. FRA’s sixth annual update on civic space explores the challenges for organisations across the EU. While there has been significant development since FRA began monitoring the situation in 2018, civil society organisations remain under immense pressure. Abusive lawsuits and attacks against those involved in migrant search and rescue at sea are just some of the challenges identified. This report presents ways forward to protect civil society and human rights. Read news item Report / Paper / Summary Support for human rights systems and defenders Civil society 11 July 2023 Protecting human rights defenders at risk: EU entry, stay and support Across the world, human rights defenders protect and uphold human rights in some of the most challenging situations. In some countries they face worrying levels of threats and attacks, intimidation and harassment. This report outlines how human rights defenders can enter and stay in the EU when they need protection. It suggests how EU institutions and Member States could use the flexibility in existing legal provisions and provide shelter for defenders who seek protection. Read news item 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 юлия чубарова © adobestock.com, 2023 Report / Paper / Summary Asylum, migration and borders Legal migration and integration Support for human rights systems and defenders 2 February 2023 How did cities welcome displaced people from Ukraine? Many cities throughout the European Union hosted people fleeing Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. The EU currently faces the largest displacement of people in Europe since World War II. Since February 2022, over seven million people came to the EU. The arrival of such large numbers of people thrust cities and local governments to the forefront of the EU and its Member States’ relief work. This short publication provides a snapshot of cities’ initiatives to address this humanitarian crisis. Read news item Periodic updates / Series National human rights systems and bodies Support for human rights systems and defenders 13 December 2022 December 2022 update - NHRI accreditation status and mandates National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) continue to play a key role in upholding fundamental rights. FRA keeps track of the accreditation status and the mandates of the NHRIs. In 2022, the NHRI in Cyprus was upgraded to an ‘A-status’ institution. In addition, the mandates of six NHRIs changed to include child protection or the protection of LGBTI people. Download 2020 NHRI report Download all updates Video Inter-governmental human rights systems Support for human rights systems and defenders 09 December 2022 Video blog by Michael O'Flaherty: Human Rights Day In this vlog, FRA Director Michael O'Flaherty talks about the need to push back against the shocking levels of human rights abuse and violation across the world. On the occasion of Human Rights Day, he refers to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the need to standing up for human rights. Video Support for human rights systems and defenders 08 December 2022 Ukraine: human rights voices In this video, human rights leaders, experts and activists share their views on the human rights impact of the Russian war of aggression in Ukraine. 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 11 November 2022 Putting human rights at the heart of Europe’s future - Meeting report Europe stands at a delicate moment in its history. It is a moment of existential significance for the wellbeing and sustainability of our societies. It is emerging from the pandemic caused by the coronavirus disease, only to face a set of major overlapping challenges. These pose profound questions about the political, economic and societal future of the continent. To discuss elements of a human rights vision for the future and to identify opportunities for action, FRA brought together a group of sixty human rights leaders and experts with diverse backgrounds from across the continent. This report distils the meeting discussions, including analysis and ideas, and concludes with proposals for action. It does not represent the views either of individual participants or of FRA. Read news item Download summary report Watch event videos Video Support for human rights systems and defenders 28 October 2022 Disinformation: human rights voices In this video, several human rights leaders, experts and activists share their views on the impact of disinformation on human rights and the ways to address this phenomenon. Watch guide on tackling disinformation Video Support for human rights systems and defenders 11 October 2022 Climate crisis: human rights voices In this video, several human rights leaders, experts and activists share their views on the impact the climate change has on human rights and the ways to address the climate crisis. 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 16 September 2022 Putting human rights at the heart of Europe’s future - Summary meeting report Europe stands at a delicate moment in its history, facing a convergence of major tests. Each of them taken on their own is significant. Together, they pose profound questions about the political, economic, and societal future of the continent. This is a moment for strong commitment to put human rights at the heart of our vision for Europe’s future. It is also time to demonstrate our determination to work together to this end. Against this backdrop, the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) brought together around sixty human rights leaders and experts from across the continent to discuss elements of a human rights vision for the future and to identify opportunities for action. A full conference report will be available soon, including the specific ideas and proposals which arose from the meeting. Meanwhile, this is a summary of the conclusions. Read news item Read Director's speech Handbook / Guide / Manual EU Charter of Fundamental Rights Support for human rights systems and defenders 19 August 2022 BG, HR, LV, SK, SL versions now available 22 December 2023 Charter case studies - Trainer's manual The Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union (CFREU) is the EU’s bill of rights. It always binds the EU institutions and the Member States when they act within the scope of EU law. However, it is far from easy to assess whether a concrete case falls within the scope of EU law. This is why it is necessary to provide training and training material to legal professionals so that they can understand the field of application of the Charter as laid out in its Article 51. This trainer’s manual aims at providing guidance on both the organisation and the implementation of such trainings based on a series of case studies, which will be extended in the future. Access Charter e-courses Report / Paper / Summary Civil society Support for human rights systems and defenders 19 August 2022 Protecting civic space in the EU - Key findings and FRA opinions Civil society organisations face diverse challenges across the European Union. FRA’s report on Protecting civic space in the EU presents the agency’s findings on these challenges. It was issued in September of 2021. This summary presents the Key findings and FRA opinions outlined in the report. Report / Paper / Summary Civil society Support for human rights systems and defenders 19 July 2022 Europe's civil society: still under pressure - 2022 update Civil society is a key component of Europe’s fundamental rights architecture. From supporting people affected by the pandemic to helping those fleeing the war in Ukraine, civil society plays a crucial role in upholding people’s rights. In so doing, it contributes to a healthy rule of law culture. FRA’s civic space report provides an overview of the many ways in which civil society contributes to the checks and balances that underpin the rule of law. Read press release Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 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 » 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 Equality, non-discrimination and racism People with disabilities 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 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. 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. 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. Handbook / Guide / Manual People with disabilities Equality, non-discrimination and racism 20 March 2023 Implementing the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Human rights indicators This guide helps independent national monitoring frameworks to fulfil their monitoring responsibility set out in Article 33 of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). It focuses on the use of indicators. It does not deal with aspects such as compliance with the Paris Principles or the efficiency of complaints mechanisms. Its objective is to support national monitoring frameworks in designing or improving indicators for assessing progress of CRPD implementation at national level. Read news item Report / Paper / Summary Roma Equality, non-discrimination and racism 27 February 2023 Roma Survey 2021 - Technical report FRA’s 2021 survey on Roma was conducted in Croatia, Czechia, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Portugal, Romania, and Spain, as well as in North Macedonia and Serbia. It includes interviews with more than 8,400 Roma, collecting information on more than 20,000 individuals living in their households. This technical report provides a detailed overview of the survey methodology used by FRA when collecting the survey data. Explore survey data Report / Paper / Summary Artificial intelligence and big data Data protection, privacy and new technologies Equality, non-discrimination and racism 8 December 2022 Bias in algorithms - Artificial intelligence and discrimination Artificial intelligence is everywhere and affects everyone – from deciding what content people see on their social media feeds to determining who will receive state benefits. AI technologies are typically based on algorithms that make predictions to support or even fully automate decision-making. Read news item 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 People’s fundamental rights are at risk across Europe. This is due to rising levels of poverty, persistent threats against democracy, widespread racism and challenges occurring in the context of migration, finds FRA’s Fundamental Rights Report 2024. These threats underline the need to ensure a strong and sustainable fundamental rights protection across the EU, particularly for people in vulnerable situations. The report suggests how policymakers and civil society can work in tandem to counter the threat of social exclusion and enable a more equal and fairer society for all. See also Show in News list Yes Image Image Press release 1 Action buttons Globe, Read report Download, Download Opinions
  • 23 May 2024
Thousands of judicial cases opened against perpetrators of genocide in Rwanda since 1994
Since the genocide against the Tutsi and other massacres against moderate Hutu in Rwanda in 1994, judicial authorities in Europe, Rwanda and a UN tribunal have opened thousands of formal investigations and court cases against alleged perpetrators. In addition to the over 10 000 individuals tried by the Rwandan authorities, the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda has opened 93 cases and EU Member States judicial authorities have opened over 100 cases.The video is also available in FrenchMany potential perpetrators fled to EU Member States and other countries around the world after the genocide, making the opening of cases in the EU essential to fight impunity. Today, thirty years after the genocide, efforts to combat impunity continue in EU Member States, with Belgium and France taking the lead. These two countries currently have 83 ongoing proceedings, initiated based on universal or extraterritorial jurisdiction. Highlighting the importance of these efforts, the figures were presented during the annual EU Day Against Impunity, hosted by Eurojust today, which focused on justice for Rwanda, thirty years after the genocide.
  • 23 May 2024
Poland-EIGE meetings put central focus on gender equality in the EU
Ahead of the upcoming Polish Presidency of the European Union in the first half of 2025, EIGE establishes strategic support with key stakeholders in Poland. This week Director Carlien Scheele and her delegation were in Poland as part of EIGE’s ongoing support to the rotating Presidencies of the Council of the European Union. Carlien Scheele said: We had a series of excellent meetings with governmental and non-governmental key players in the area of gender equality in Poland. We have established strategic paths to actively strengthen our cooperation, particularly in view of the Polish...
  • 23 May 2024
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European Commission Daily news Brussels, 23 May 2024 La Commission adopte ses procédures d'infraction du mois de mai Afin d'aider les citoyens et les entreprises à profiter pleinement des avantages qu'offre l'Unio...