Building a European area of Justice. Updates from the European Commission's Justice and Consumers DG. RT, quotes from 3rd parties and links are not endorsements
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The 2026 EU Justice Scoreboard is out.
The latest findings show progress across the EU on:
🔹digital justice
🔹shorter proceedings
🔹judicial independence
Strong justice systems help protect rights, strengthen trust and support a fair economy.
ℹ️link.europa.eu/CDVwyV
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Every year, millions of people across the EU become victims of crime.
Today, the #EyesOpen campaign begins a new phase across Europe, helping victims, their families and communities better understand victims' rights and where to find support.
ℹ️link.europa.eu/4V8Bjn
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Corruption thrives in the gaps.
From today, new EU rules close them by:
🔹 aligning offences,
🔹 strengthening penalties,
🔹 boosting cross-border enforcement.
Because corruption undermines public trust, fair competition and a thriving democracy.
ℹ️link.europa.eu/dyKTFR
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Equality is lived every day — in care, work, science, at home, in politics & online.
With 63.4/100 in the 2025 #GenderEquality Index, we are progressing & accelerating the change.
Our Gender Equality Strategy steps up action across all areas of life.
ℹ️link.europa.eu/Wn8pRV
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🇪🇺Does your daily life ever take you across EU borders?
Whether you’re buying goods, accessing services or simply seeking information from another Member State your experience matters.
Help us make life simpler across the EU.
🔗Have your say by 19 June: link.europa.eu/JHYGjW
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Racism ≠ opinion.
The new EU Anti-Racism Strategy:
🔸 stronger enforcement
🔸action in key sectors
🔸support for civil society
🔗Read more: link.europa.eu/F3Tkyx
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Freedom of expression, academic freedom, and creative liberty should never be taken for granted.
It's a collective achievement, reflected in your everyday actions.
In the EU, you have the space to speak your mind without having to shrink who you are.
ℹ️europa.eu/democracy
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Equality is built step by step:
👤 Protect individual rights
🤝 Strengthen community support
🏠 Create safer societies
☀️ Build a Union of Equality
🏳️🌈 Achieve equality for all
ℹ️ Our LGBTIQ Equality Strategy 2026-2030: link.europa.eu/FkG6g7
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Did you know that the EU & all 🇪🇺 countries are parties to the @UN Convention on the rights of persons with disabilities?
The @EU_Commission is participating in the 19th Conference of State Parties of the UNCRPD as focal point for its implementation at EU level.
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🔗 Find more information in “Enhancing the strategy for the rights of persons with disabilities up to 2030”: link.europa.eu/BxHRwB
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Every year, millions of people across the EU become victims of crime.
Today, the @EUCouncil adopted the revised Victims' Rights Directive.
The new rules will strengthen support, protection and access to justice for victims across the EU.
#VictimsRights
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Did you know that the ECC-Net is working for consumers across borders?
✔️In 29 countries with more than 150 legal experts & insights drawn from over 150.000 cases each year.
✔️It helps consumers across 🇪🇺 in transforming real-time knowledge into stronger consumer protection.
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This week, Director for Equality and Non-Discrimination Ana Carla Pereira welcomed representatives of 31 civil society organisations to the inaugural meeting of the renewed Permanent Anti-Racism Civil Society Forum.
#UnionOfEquality #AntiRacism #CivilSociety
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The Forum is a key mechanism of the Anti-Racism Strategy 2026-2030 and will support its implementation through structured dialogue and cooperation with civil society.
Combating racism requires partnership. Together, we can help build a more equal and inclusive Europe.
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Three years ago, the EU adopted the Pay Transparency Directive.
EU countries are now bringing these new rules into national law:
✔️Pay transparency for jobseekers
✔️Right to information for employees
✔️Gender pay gap reporting
✔️Joint pay assessments
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Protecting and promoting rights and values requires long-term investment.
Under the current Multiannual Financial Framework, the CERV programme has a budget of €1.55 billion, the largest amount ever committed to protecting and promoting rights and values in the EU.
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Looking ahead, the Commission has proposed €3.6 billion for the future CERV strand of the AgoraEU programme to support:
🔸 equality,
🔸 non-discrimination,
🔸 democratic participation and civil society
ℹ️Our strategy ↓
link.europa.eu/XBJ84X
#UnionOfEquality #CERVPlus
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🇪🇺 Does your daily life ever take you across EU borders?
Whether you’re buying goods, accessing services or simply seeking information from another Member State your experience matters.
Help us make life simpler across the EU.
Have your say by 19 June: link.europa.eu/JHYGjW
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Civil society is crucial for a vibrant, inclusive and responsive democracy.
Through the CERV programme, the EU has supported more than 6,000 civil society organisations from all Member States and eligible non-EU countries.
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Close to €100M has been channeled to civil society organisations active in the fight against racism at 🇪🇺, national & grassroots level.
These organisations help protect and promote rights and values, contributing to more inclusive societies across 🇪🇺.
link.europa.eu/XBJ84X
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