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Este estudio, encargado por el Departamento Temático de Derechos de los Ciudadanos y Asuntos Constitucionales del Parlamento Europeo a petición de la Comisión de Peticiones, examina los avances realizados en el reconocimiento mutuo de la condición de discapacidad en la Unión y los retos que plantea. Existen diferentes definiciones y prácticas de evaluación de la discapacidad entre los Estados miembros y en los distintos ámbitos políticos. Las peticiones de los ciudadanos manifiestan su preocupación ...

En la Unión, el Reglamento (CE) n.º 1371/2007 regula los derechos y las obligaciones de los viajeros de ferrocarril, y fija un nivel armonizado de información, asistencia e indemnización. En septiembre de 2017, la Comisión Europea adoptó una nueva propuesta, destinada a lograr un mejor equilibrio entre el refuerzo de los derechos de los pasajeros y la reducción de la carga para las empresas ferroviarias. El Parlamento Europeo tiene previsto someter a votación en segunda lectura durante el período ...

Books and book lovers in the EU

De un vistazo 21-04-2021

At a time when many schools, libraries and bookshops around the world remain closed and people are spending more time at home, books can do wonders in combating isolation, while stimulating readers' minds and creativity. Every year since 1995, on 23 April, World Book and Copyright Day is celebrated all over the world. Launched by UNESCO, the event is an opportunity to celebrate the importance of reading and promote a lifelong interest in books.

European Accessibility Act

Briefing 15-07-2019

To ensure the full participation of people with disabilities in society, and to reduce the fragmentation of legislation governing access to products and services, the European Commission has adopted a proposal for a directive – often referred to as the European Accessibility Act. This proposal, published on 2 December 2015, provides for a common EU definition of, and implementation framework for, accessibility requirements for certain products and services. It also aims to use the same accessibility ...

Sign languages in the EU

De un vistazo 21-09-2018

European Languages Day on 26 September is devoted to the variety of languages spoken by EU citizens. However, not all people can speak, or hear others speaking. Some use sign languages, which policy-makers consider in the context of the rights of people with disabilities, or as a linguistic minority right. To raise awareness, the United Nations launched the International Day of Sign Languages on 23 September 2018.

This study has undertaken literature reviews, user and experts’ questionnaires, interviews and workshop surveys, analysis of EU legislation, SWOT and Multi-Criteria Analysis, identification of best practices and analyses of case studies. This has led to a mapping of accessibility across the EU Member States (identifying relevant state clusters) for three different sectors: local transport, long-distance transport, and tourism. Specific policies, research priorities and recommendations are made per ...

Assistive technologies for people with disabilities

Análisis en profundidad 15-01-2018

Assistive technologies (ATs) are designed to improve the functional capabilities of people with disabilities. Some are relatively low-tech and very familiar, such as such as reading glasses, crutches and hearing aids. Others are more advanced, using cutting-edge science and technology, with future ATs under development that could have a huge impact on all our lives. This briefing provides an overview of a scientific foresight study of ATs for three specific types of disability: blindness and visual ...

Celebración del Tratado de Marrakech

De un vistazo 10-01-2018

El Tratado de Marrakech se adoptó el 27 de junio de 2013 para facilitar el acceso a las obras publicadas a las personas ciegas, con discapacidad visual o con otras dificultades para acceder al texto impreso. El Parlamento Europeo tiene prevista una votación durante su Pleno del mes de enero para dar su aprobación al Consejo para la celebración del Tratado.

En la Unión Europea, casi una de cada seis personas mayores de 15 años vive con algún tipo de discapacidad. Previsiblemente, a medida que la población envejece, este número irá aumentando de forma significativa. En febrero de 2017, la Comisión Europea publicó un informe de situación sobre la aplicación de la Estrategia Europea sobre Discapacidad 2010-2020. El Parlamento Europeo tiene previsto debatir un informe de propia iniciativa sobre la aplicación de la Estrategia durante su sesión plenaria de ...

In addition to the State of the Union address by European Commission President, Jean-Claude Juncker, the main debates held during Parliament's September plenary session included questions such as fire safety in buildings, the impact of hurricane Irma, breaches of human rights and a series of statements related to external relations presented by the High Representative, Federica Mogherini. On the legislative front, Members voted, inter alia, on proposals concerning the WIFI4EU regulation (an initiative ...