A European Commission proposal to implement equal treatment between persons irrespective of religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation is on the agenda of the EU Council Working Party on Social Questions, which will meet on Friday 30 September.
Stalled in the EU Council since 2008, the Directive needs unanimity to be approved. However, it continues to face resistance due to implementation costs, lack of legal clarity and subsidiarity issues (see EUROPE B12356A16).
The...