The European Disability Forum (EDF), along with eight MEPs and eight other disability organisations, have published an open letter calling for the European Commission’s unit in charge of disability to be moved to the Secretariat-General, with a sole focus on disability and to be strengthened in terms of financial and human resources.
The letter highlights that issues of freedom of movement, transport, digitalisation, EU funds, anti-discrimination laws, employment strategies etc. all significantly impact on persons with disabilities.
It goes on to welcome the commitment within the remit of the Commissioner-designate for equality in fulfilling the obligations of the EU in relation to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD).
The letter also highlights that, as the EU as an organisation ratified the UNCRPD, the obligations cover all its competences, meaning the unit in charge of disability should act as a focal point to ensure compliance.
