The impact of the Racial Equality Directive – Views of trade unions and employers in the European Union (Strengthening the fundamental rights architecture in the EU IV)

Summary:

This report focuses on the views of Europe's employer organisations, trade unions and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) concerning the application of the Racial Equality Directive (2000/43/EC) in practice, with a sole focus on the area of employment.

Background:

The Racial Equality Directive was adopted in 2000 and had to be transposed into each Member State's national legislation by 2003 (slightly later for the Member States that joined the EU in 2004 and 2007). The Directive has been transposed into the national law of all Member States, although shortcomings in the transposition have been noted in some countries. The Directive invites the Fundamental Rights Agency (FRA) to contribute to the European Commission's reporting on its impact on the ground. This report is the first in a series of reports to be issued by the Fundamental Rights Agency in 2010 on the impact of the Directive.

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