EU Justice

Building a European area of Justice. Updates from the European Commission's Justice and Consumers DG. RT, quotes from 3rd parties and links are not endorsements

[EU Justice @EU_Justice]

📢 Registration is now open for the International Product Safety Week 2026!

Join us in Brussels on 7–10 Sept 2026 for the 20th anniversary edition.

🌍 Meet experts from around the world
🛡️ Discuss the future of product safety
🗓️ Register by 31/07/26

ℹ️https://t.co/rtz1D19zGC

[EU Justice @EU_Justice]

Corruption thrives in the gaps.

New EU rules now help close them by:
🔹 aligning offences,
🔹 strengthening penalties,
🔹 boosting cross-border enforcement.

Because corruption undermines public trust, fair competition and a thriving democracy.

ℹ️https://t.co/0kXKRf8U1T

[EU Justice @EU_Justice]

Nothing without persons with disabilities.

5 years after the launch of the EU Disability Strategy, we are scaling up ambition until 2030 to make sure that EU action delivers real impact in the daily lives of persons with disabilities.

Read more: https://t.co/OC4uhghITb

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Equality is built step by step:
👤 Protect individual rights
🤝 Strengthen community support
🏠 Create safer societies
☀️ Build a Union of Equality
🇪🇺🏳️‍🌈 Achieve equality for all

ℹ️ Our LGBTIQ+ Equality Strategy 2026-2030: https://t.co/akUfC8FmWC

[EU Justice @EU_Justice]

The @EU_Commission also conducted country visits, with:

✅ Over 600 meetings

✅ over 900 national authorities, ministries, courts, independent bodies, civil-society organisations and other stakeholders.

More➡️https://t.co/71bIP5nWbB

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To prepare the 2026 Rule of Law Report, the @EU_Commission received:

✅ Governments’ written input

✅ Around 280 stakeholder contributions about developments at national and EU-level

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YES, we should all be treated equally.
BUT everyday experiences are not the same.

When access is blocked or paths are harder to climb, inequality becomes structural.

The EU Anti-Racism Strategy focuses on removing real-life barriers.

🔗Read more: https://t.co/q1pbYyY2Sy

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Equality is lived every day — in care, work, science, at home, in politics & online.

With 63.4/100 in the 2025 #GenderEquality Index, we are progressing & accelerating the change.

Our Gender Equality Strategy steps up action across all areas of life.

ℹ️https://t.co/YQJXoMMS9v

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Civil society is a backbone of our democracies.

It helps people make their voices heard and strengthens trust in public life.

The new EU Strategy for Civil Society supports this essential work.

🔗https://t.co/Pqu5CXjyjp

#EUDemocracy #CivilSociety

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It brings together all tools to uphold the Rule of Law.

🔗 https://t.co/F236COQOTR

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The @EU_Commission has a number of tools at its disposal to ensure respect for Rule of Law in 🇪🇺 countries.

The Toolbox helps:

🔹 Monitor risks 
🔹 Support reforms 
🔹 Promote a strong Rule of Law culture
🔹 Respond to challenges once they emerge

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2027 #EUAccessCity Award applications are open.

It recognises EU cities that are making urban life more accessible for persons with disabilities through its public spaces, services, transport & communications.

📅Deadline: 4 Sept
🏅Prizes: up to €150K
ℹ️https://t.co/ssUFxA0ROM

[EU Justice @EU_Justice]

The Rule of Law Report includes key findings on:

⚖️ Justice systems
💼 Anti-corruption frameworks
📰 Media freedom & pluralism
🏛️ Institutional checks & balances

And on the impact of the rule of law on the Single Market 📈.
🔗https://t.co/rPtwe4dEck

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The 2026 Rule of Law Report is out! 📖

It examines rule of law developments in all EU Member States and four enlargement countries.

This year's Report shows that the positive reform dynamic has continued.

The Rule of Law is a cornerstone of EU values.
🔗https://t.co/rPtwe4dEck

[EU Justice @EU_Justice]

What happens when coders help strengthen democracy?

At the Civic Tech Hackathon, participants from across Europe shared their ideas on how Civic Tech can help citizens participate and engage in democratic life.

🎥 Hear what they had to say ↓

[EU Justice @EU_Justice]

The EU’s prosperity, security and democratic resilience depend on the rule of law.
Today, EU Commissioner Michael McGrath presents the 2026 Rule of Law Report.
🎤 Press conference from 11.30h.
🎥 Watch LIVE: https://t.co/LC1UC5dgrT

#RuleOfLaw

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No one left behind 🏳️‍🌈
Hate and discrimination have no place in the EU.

We’re building a Union where everyone is free to be themselves.

ℹ️Our LGBTIQ+ Equality Strategy 2026-2030: https://t.co/akUfC8FmWC

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Gender equality is part of the EU’s competitive edge.

The 2026 EU Gender Equality Champions Award is open to research organisations across the EU, Horizon Europe Associated Countries and EU candidate countries.

🏆 €100K prizes
📅 Apply by 29/10/26

ℹ️https://t.co/1YQnwAS7br

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Racism ≠ opinion.

The new EU Anti-Racism Strategy:
🔸 stronger enforcement
🔸action in key sectors
🔸support for civil society

ℹ️https://t.co/MdywIA5gOb

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EU Inc. cuts red tape, reduces costs, and unlocks the full power of the EU Single Market, 450 million consumers at your fingertips.

To compete globally, Europe needs speed, scale, and strength. This is how we get there 💪

ℹ️https://t.co/ipjvEtbwMx

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We want to make starting and growing an EU business faster, simpler, and smarter.

With EU Inc.
❌ No more navigating 27 different rulebooks across EU countries
❌ No more delays that slow down innovation
✅ Just 1 set of rules designed for startups, scaleups, & global investors