Members of the Disability Intergroup and the European Disability Forum (foreground) meeting with Commissioner Hadja Lahbib (background).
Today, the #EPDisability Intergroup met with Commissioner for Equality Preparedness and Crisis Management @hadjalahbib.bsky.social to discuss:
- the second phase of the EU Disability Rights Strategy
- the next EU budget
Close up of European Parliament's Disability Rights Week 2025 roll up. In the blurry background, 6 speakers of the Transport Committee event mobility for persons with disabilities.
From the European Parliament's Disability Rights Week to #EDPD2025, December is a highlight for #DisabilityRights in the EU.
Read our summary of the #EPDisability Rights Week: www.edf-feph.org/european-par...
And about the recent work of Disability Intergroup: mailchi.mp/edf-feph.org...
Disability Intergroup Newsletter 2025 - Issue 3. Intergroup meetings, Disability Rights Week and more. MEPs’ work awareness raising, digital transition, housing crisis. Council Conclusions on Independent Living, EU Anti-Poverty Strategy, EU Migration and Asylum Strategy and more. Interview with MEP Alícia Homs: “It is essential to recognise housing as a fundamental right.” #EPDisability
The #EPDisability Intergroup newsletter is out!
➡️ Update on Intergroup meetings and Members' work on #DisabilityRights
➡️ Interview with MEP @aliciahoms on the EU housing crisis: www.edf-feph.org/interview-wi...
Read: mailchi.mp/edf-feph.org...
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Disability Intergroup (logo) meets with Danish and Polish Presidencies Council of the European Union (logo of the presidencies and Council of the EU).
Today, the #EPDisability Intergroup met with the Polish and Danish EU Council presidencies to discuss:
- Disability in public media
- Housing & Independent living
- Next EU budget
Thanks to @poland25eu.bsky.social for its commitment, and we look forward to working with @eu2025dk.bsky.social.
Disability Intergroup Newsletter 2025 - Issue 2. Update Disability Rights Strategy, Bureau meeting and more. MEPs work on Disability Rights: CRPD, petitions, EU Disability Card and more. Latest news and events on disability rights: UN recommendations, employment for persons with disabilities, disability-inclusive humanitarian response and more. Interview with MEP Kathleen Funchion: urgent needs of Palestinians with disabilities, EU funds and inclusion. #EPDisability
The #EPDisability Intergroup newsletter is out!
➡️MEPs' work on #DisabilityRights
➡️ Interview with MEP Kathleen Funchion on Palestinians with disability, EU funds and inclusion: www.edf-feph.org/interview-wi...
Read: mailchi.mp/edf-feph.org...
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Commissioner Hadja Lahbib speaking at the EP Disability Intergroup New Year Reception. Next to her: Katrin Langensiepen is standing and listening to her speech.
At the #EPDisability Intergroup Reception, Commissioner Hadja Lahbib reaffirmed the @ec.europa.eu’s commitment to the EU #DisabilityRightsStrategy.
To ensure real progress, the update must align with the movement’s demands! We propose 8 new flagship initiatives: www.edf-feph.org/updated-eu-d...
EDF President Yannis Vardakastanis speaks while European Parliament's President Roberta Metsola, Commissioner Lahbib and MEP Katrin Langensiepen listen attentively
Group photo, left to right: Yannis Vardakastanis, Commissioner Lahbib, MEP Langensiepen and EP President Roberta Metsola
MEP Langesiepen, who hosted the event, speaks next to the President of the EP and Commissioner Lahbin
Participants speaking in sign
"Every European needs equal opportunities"
"The European disability movement is ready to fight the good fight"
We thank @EP_President , Commissioner @hadjalahbib and all participants who attended the #EPDisability reception.
We especially thank MEP @k_langensiepen for hosting!
Disability Intergroup New Year's Reception. January 29, 2025, at 17:30 Brussels time. Location: European Parliament (Brussels) in room JAN 3 Q. With the participation of Roberta Metsola (President European Parliament) and Hadja Lahbib (European Commissioner for Equality, Crisis Management and Preparedness).
📢 Update your calendar: the #EPDisability Intergroup's New Year Reception on January 29 will start at 17:30 CET, Room JAN 3 Q Catering Area.
Hosted by @klangensiepenmep.bsky.social with participation from @president.europarl.europa.eu and @hadjalahbib.bsky.social
Disability Intergroup of the European Parliament re-established for the 2024-2029 parliamentary term. We look forward to working with its new members on the rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities.
The #EPDisability Intergroup is back!
With 60 members from 23 countries and 7 political groups, the European Parliament has confirmed its re-establishment — a key victory for #DisabilityRights in the EU.
More about the new members on the intergroup page: www.edf-feph.org/disability-i...
Wishing a Happy 20th Birthday to @MyEDF, who are holding the 4th European Parliament of Persons with Disabilities today. #EPdisability
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