The European Commission adopted the new EU Anti-Racism Strategy, calling for a Europe free from racism where individuals can thrive, fully participate in society and contribute to its stability and prosperity.
The strategy builds on the EU Anti-Racism action plan 2020-2025. Over the past five years, the EU has made significant progress in tackling racism, particularly by addressing barriers created by racial discrimination and by integrating anti-racism efforts throughout all relevant EU policies. Despite this progress, the latest Eurobarometer on discrimination reveals that almost two in three citizens still view racial discrimination as a widespread issue in their countries.
The new strategy aims to combat racism in all its forms by:
- Ensuring the full implementation and enforcement of EU anti-discrimination laws.
- Continuing to tackle barriers and foster inclusion in education, employment, healthcare, and housing.
- Building anti-racism partnerships at all levels of society.
Next Steps
The EU Anti-Racism Strategy 2026-2030 aims to combat all forms of racism, including anti-Black racism, antigypsyism, antisemitism, anti-Asian racism and anti-Muslim hatred. To this end, the Commission will support Member States in implementing their own national policies, measures and plans and will take action where anti-discrimination laws are not being respected.
More Information: EU Anti-Racism Strategy 2026-2030
Source: European Commission | Press Corner (https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_26_146)