19 Jan, 2024

European Parliament’s position paves the way for ambitious European Disability Card

The European Parliament’s official position on the proposed Directive for a European Disability Card and a European Parking Card adopted by unanimity in a vote at the Employment and Social Affairs Committee is very appreciated. The position reflects the demands of persons with disabilities. It also means that negotiations between the EU institutions on the final text can now begin, the final phase of the EU decision-making procedure.

The European Parliament must be congratulated for actively involving organisations of persons with disabilities while drafting it. It is especially needed to welcome:

the demand for the European Disability Card to grant temporary access to allowances, support, and social security when moving for work and study.
the provisions to access support when taking part in EU Mobility Programmes.

the proposal to reduce the time of transposition and implementation of the European Disability Card – the Card must not take too long to become a reality.

OPINION – Sharenting: exercise of parental rights or infringement of privacy?

While social media are used for many purposes and from all ages, young people constitute a significant proportion of internet users. Unfortunately, as they engage in online activities they may enter dangerous situations such as cyberbullying, online sexual exploitation and other forms of cybercrimes. But what happens when the parents themselves expose their children to these dangers through actions such as sharing information about their children online under the veil of parenting?

European Economic and Social Committee publish study on gender disaggregated data on energy poverty

The Covid-19 pandemic and the European energy crisis resulting from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have brought energy poverty to the forefront of social and political debate. EU policies have increasingly reflected this, but gender considerations remain overlooked.

Equal at home – Equal at work: Share the Care reflects on Poland’s Work-Life Balance Directive anniversary

As Poland marks the one-year anniversary of the implementation of the Work-Life Balance Directive, questions arise about its impact on gender equality in both professional and family spheres. Do women and men feel more equal in their professional and family lives?

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