13/12/2021 (Agence Europe) – On Friday 10 December, the European Commission opened the final stage of consultation on its draft Directive on strengthening the role and independence of Equality Bodies (see EUROPE B12769A19) - bodies established in each Member State under the Racial Equality Directive (2000/43). This new phase of consultation, which will end on 18 March, is intended for citizens, social partners, civil society organisations, national authorities, and the equality bodies...