Withdrawing equality directive is disgrace for Europe and capitulation to populism

Withdrawing equality directive is disgrace for Europe and capitulation to populism

The withdrawing the Horizontal Anti-Discrimination Directive is a disgrace for Europe, a betrayal of our democratic values, and an insult to the millions of our citizen who face discrimination in their daily life. The European Commission has capitulated to populism.

Mental Health Europe reaction – withdrawal of Equal Treatment Directive - Mental Health Europe

Mental Health Europe is alarmed by the European Commission decision to withdraw the Horizontal Anti-Discrimination Directive, as outlined in the 2025 Work Programme priorities. This long-standing proposal, blocked in the Council of the EU since 2008, was intended to ensure equal treatment beyond the field of employment for persons irrespective of religion or belief, disability, age, or sexual orientation. The post Mental Health Europe reaction –…