EU Rights

The European Commission’s #RuleOfLaw Report is a collaborative effort involving EU Member States, national authorities, judges, journalists, human rights activists, civil society and many others. Our transparent process and methodology, applied across 27 Member States and 4 candidate countries, ensure a wide range of views are included. Learn more about our inclusive approach at https://europa.eu/!chhJVr #EuropeanUnion

The 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games are on! Are you still looking to buy the tickets? Wondering where to stay during the events? Find all the practical information concerning your stay in France during the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. ✅ The Centre Européen des Consommateurs France assists tourists by addressing their queries regarding ticket sales, public transport, accommodation & payments. ✅ It is also actively alerting consumers about potential issues related to the 2024 Olympic Games. 📣 This ensures that consumers are well-informed, enabling them to make informed decisions & enjoy a smooth experience during their stay. More info ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dCGYyF5K

🔒The 2nd report on the #GDPR shows that it continues to deliver effectively for individuals and businesses. The focus should now be on its consistent application and on supporting stakeholders in their compliance efforts. 🔗 Read the report: https://europa.eu/!6x6vB6 #DataProtection #EURights

In the EU, a proactive approach to promote and defend the #RuleOfLaw is at the heart of its success. This is also in line with the views and expectations of EU citizens. According to our Special Eurobarometer published today: ➡️ More than 7 in 10 EU citizens agree that the EU plays an important role in helping to uphold the rule of law in their country. ➡️ Close to 9 in 10 EU citizens consider important that all EU Member States respect the core values of the EU. ➡️ The feeling of being informed about the EU’s fundamental values has improved significantly in many countries. ➡️ 51% of EU citizens feel well informed about the EU’s fundamental values and 53% about the rule of law specifically. Find all the findings here: https://europa.eu/!RnpTYy

Learn how the European Commission’s Rule Of Law Report supports Europe's principles of justice ⚖️, anti-corruption efforts 🚫, media freedom and pluralism 📰, institutional checks and balances 🏛️ . Discover how these assessments shape policies to protect rights and ensure accountability. For detailed insights, visit → https://europa.eu/!4xXfPG #RuleOfLaw #EuropeanUnion

5 years on, the #RuleOfLaw Report shows that 5 countries are better prepared to detect, prevent, and address rule of law challenges.   2024 report finds that EU countries followed-up on 68% of the recommendations made by European Commission in 2023, but concerns also remain.   The report examines developments & addresses recommendations in 4 key areas: ⚖️ Justice systems ⚖️ Anti-corruption framework ⚖️ Media freedom & pluralism ⚖️ Institutional checks & balances   This year’s report includes: ☑️ Overview of situation in EU as a whole ☑️ 27 country chapters - looking at positive developments and challenges in each EU country ☑️ Recommendations to each EU country - to make progress with ongoing reforms & address open challenges ☑️ 4 enlargement country chapters (Albania, Montenegro, North-Macedonia and Serbia), to support these countries’ efforts to achieve progress on the rule of law ahead of accession Read more information in the press release: https://europa.eu/!bywRxJ #EURights

It’s 2024, but parents – and especially mothers – still face discrimination at work. The EU is aiming to make it a thing of the past. ✅ The EU has been a frontrunner in labour equality since the 1970s to ensure men and women receive equal treatment at work. ✅ Every EU country now has employment laws to ensure fair recruitment, pay transparency, and protection of pregnant and breastfeeding workers. ✅ We also extended maternity and paternity leave provisions across the EU. Read more → https://europa.eu/!du69ND #MakeItWork

In a historic gathering in Buenos Aires, Special Envoys and Coordinators combating antisemitism (SECCA) from around the world came together to honour the memory of the 1994 AMIA bombing in Buenos Aires, which claimed the lives of 85 individuals and left 300 others injured. During the meeting, participants heard powerful testimonies from survivors of the AMIA attack and discussed strategies to counter the unprecedented rise of antisemitism since October 7 and the spread of hate from online platforms to real-world violence. EC Coordinator, Katharina Von Schnurbein, presented the initiatives by the European Commission, highlighting the need for universities, schools, and civil society organisations to have protocols in place to effectively respond to acts of antisemitism. Find the Global Guidelines for Countering Antisemitism ➡️ https://europa.eu/!NnrPDx

The Consumer Protection Cooperation Network, supported by the European Commission, sent a letter to Meta for potential violations of EU Consumer Law! CPC authorities identified several practices that could breach the Unfair Commercial Practices Directive and the Unfair Contract Terms Directive in the context of Meta’s roll-out of its new pay-or-consent business model in November 2023.   Find out more ➡️ https://europa.eu/!NKMFDJ #ConsumerRights

Could your city be the next #EUAccessCity Award winner? 🏆 This year we celebrate the 15th anniversary of the award. Over the past 14 years, 70 cities have been awarded, including 14 1st prize winners among them. This edition will have a special mention to a city that demonstrates how they feature accessibility in their sports infrastructure. Has your city made outstanding efforts to become more accessible for persons with disabilities? ⏳ Apply by 10 September → https://europa.eu/!n9f9yT