In a report published on Thursday 11 June, the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) identifies the housing crisis, exploitation of migrant workers and violations of fundamental rights in the digital space as among the issues recorded in 2025 in the European Union.
While, on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, the Agency believes that the EU’s founding values are having a greater influence on European policies, it nevertheless notes that the gap between legal commitments and their implementation persists.
Noting a deterioration in access to housing in several Member States, the FRA points out that rising property prices and the shortage of social or affordable housing are increasing the risk of homelessness.
Moreover, protections against evictions are said to remain insufficient in several countries.
The situation of workers from third countries is another cause for concern. While many sectors are experiencing labour shortages, the FRA reports that these workers may often be overqualified, in addition to facing discrimination and situations of exploitation. However, the report stresses that the means at their disposal to obtain redress before the competent courts are limited.
Protection of fundamental rights in the digital environment. On another issue, the Agency notes that European citizens are increasingly exposed to online hate speech and that platforms are removing some legitimate content. The FRA also considers that the lack of transparency of large digital platforms complicates the application of European legislation and may affect both the protection of fundamental rights and democratic functioning.
In addition to these themes, the report refers to several developments that took place in 2025 in the fields of internal security, asylum and migration, as well as equality and non-discrimination. The FRA calls on the EU and its Member States to apply the Charter of Fundamental Rights more systematically when drawing up and implementing public policies.
In fact, the Agency states in particular that, according to the Council of the EU, 85% of legislative proposals presented by the European Commission in 2024 were not accompanied by an impact assessment. According to the FRA, assessments of the impact on fundamental rights remain insufficient in the European legislative process.
To see the report: https://aeur.eu/f/max (Original version in French by Nithya Paquiry)