About: Discrimination

Time to recognise migrants’ contribution to Covid-19 response
COVID-19 has shown that migrants are essential workers but still face discrimination, argues Maria Nyman
The Roma are among most threatened by coronavirus in Europe
Roma and Travellers have long been known to fall through the social net and their situation has only worsened during the ongoing Covid-19 emergency, write Shannon Pfohman and Thomas Hackl.
25 years fighting racism and intolerance across Europe
As the Council of Europe’s European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) marks its 25th anniversary. Maria Pejčinović Burić takes stock of its successes and future priorities.
Time for truth, recognition and reconciliation for Roma in Europe
EU leaders must show that they take Roma rights and anti-Roma discrimination seriously. That means recognising their cultural identity and contribution to Europe, truth and reconciliation, argue a group of political leaders and campaigners.Promoted content

Barrier-free environment for fans at the 2018 FIFA World Cup™
With just a few weeks to go before the kick-off in Russia on 14 June, everything is set for the 2018 FIFA World Cup™ to be a truly inclusive event for everyone.
EU owes a strategy for inclusion to black people in Europe
Black people continue to experience some of the highest rates of discrimination in Europe, and the refugee crisis has made things even worse, writes Karen Taylor.
Ban on headscarves and religious clothing is discrimination
Muslim women wearing headscarves are facing yet another hurdle on the path towards inclusion and employment in the European labour market, writes Michaël Privot.
Welfare systems should be fair and promote solidarity between generations
In a Europe, with a growing gulf between the “haves” and the “have nots”, we are witnessing that welfare systems are creating what they should overcome: inequality. The purpose of a welfare system is to act as a safety net for everyone, but this is no longer happening, writes Allan Päll.
Open Letter on visas for Romanian nationals entering Canada
Romanian MEP Sorin Moisă (PSD) has sent an open letter to the Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, over visa requirement for Romanians and Bulgarians. An EU regulation from 2013 requires that third countries treat EU members without discrimination in visa matters.
Taking on bullies in the workplace
The EU must take more concrete measures in the fight against bullying in the workplace, argues Elissavet Vozemberg.