By Alexandra Brzozowski | Euractiv Est. 1min 25-03-2021 (updated: 31-05-2021 ) [Shuttertsock/Pol Sole] Euractiv is part of the Trust Project >>> Print Email Facebook X LinkedIn WhatsApp Telegram According to available data from the Fundamental Rights Agency (FRA) and other organisations, encroachments on fundamental rights are widespread in European countries. Furthermore, lack of equalities data across the EU contributes to structural and institutional inequalities, stakeholders say. The European Commission has promised to pursue better data collection on race and ethnicity to better tackle discrimination. This Special Report looks into five country-specific cases and debates across Europe. Subscribe now to our newsletter EU Elections Decoded Email Address * Politics Newsletters Download PDF Unbalanced hate: Lack of data abets geography of discrimination in Europe News | Non-discrimination 25-03-2021 Est. 6minA lack of equalities data across the EU contributes to structural and institutional inequalities, stakeholders say. The European Commission has promised to pursue better data collection on race and ethnicity to better tackle discrimination. "Over the past few years, we have … Expert: Pandemic has exposed anti-Asian hate in France News | Non-discrimination 26-03-2021 Est. 4minThe COVID-19 health crisis has exposed the racism people of Asian descent face today. EURACTIV France spoke to post-doctoral fellow at the Institute for Demographic Studies (INED), Ya-han Chuang to discuss how such "awareness" has been formed in France. German school system still holds back children of migrants, experts say News | Non-discrimination 29-03-2021 Est. 5minIn Germany, how well a child does in school is closely linked to their parental background, with immigrants and their children worst affected by structural inequalities. Opposition politicians are calling for reforms, but experts fear there is a lack of political will for the necessary overhaul. Rise of nationalist parties threatens to stall progress on race discrimination in Belgium News | Non-discrimination 31-03-2021 Est. 4minIn 2021, Belgium will mark 40 years since the national Anti-Racism Act was passed. However, despite efforts to combat racism and ethnic discrimination, complaints of racism rose by almost 50% in 2020. Nordic countries set up Sámi reconciliation commissions to investigate indigenous injustices News | Arctic Agenda 07-04-2021 Est. 5minColonial era policies in northern Scandinavia continue to affect Sámi life, culture and land use. Meanwhile, truth commissions are being set up and aim to investigate injustices against Indigenous people carried out by the states. There are an estimated 100,000 to …
