Brussels, 31 May 2023
Today, on 31 May, Commissioner for Equality, Helena Dalli, will meet representatives of the European Parliament and the Council to examine how the EU is implementing UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The implementation of the Strategy on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities will also be a topic of discussion among the three EU institutions. Equality and non-discrimination are cornerstones of EU policies, and the Strategy strives to ensure that persons with disabilities can enjoy their right to fully participate in society in the EU and beyond.
Commissioner Dalli will underline the importance for EU institutions designating disability coordinators responsible for implementation of the Convention. For its part, the European Commission will propose a European disability card this year. The card will ensure equal access to preferential conditions across borders for persons with disabilities when accessing services like culture, leisure, sport, and transport. Later this year, the Commission will also present guidance to Member States on independent living and inclusion in the community.
Source – EU Commission