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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 12740
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NEWS BRIEFS / Fundamental rights

EU Ministers “welcome and endorse” new European strategy for rights of persons with disabilities

14/06/2021 (Agence Europe)Ministers for Employment and Social Affairs adopted conclusions on Monday 14 June confirming the EU Council’s support for the new European strategy for the rights of persons with disabilities (see EUROPE 12670/4). These conclusions, detailed in our article at the time of their approval by the ambassadors of the Member States (see EUROPE 12732/25), call on the EU-27 to ensure better inclusion of people with disabilities and to guarantee the respect of their rights, particularly in terms of free movement, employment and housing. The European Commissioner for Equality, Helena Dalli, welcomed the adoption of the conclusions and called on Member States to fulfil their commitments. To view the conclusions: https://bit.ly/3vLR05o (AC)

Contents

SECURITY - DEFENCE
EXTERNAL ACTION
G7 SUMMIT
SOCIAL AFFAIRS
FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS - SOCIETAL ISSUES
SECTORAL POLICIES
INSTITUTIONAL
EU RESPONSE TO COVID-19
COUNCIL OF EUROPE
NEWS BRIEFS