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How do the EU's new disability cards facilitate cross-border travel?
Euronews travels to Ljubljana and Brussels to explore how the new EU disability and parking cards will make it easier for persons with disabilities to enjoy their right to free movement as EU citizens.
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Commission welcomes political agreement on European Disability and Parking Cards
The European Commission welcomes the political agreement reached today between the European Parliament and the EU Member States on the Directive establishing the European Disability Card and the European Parking Card for persons with disabilities.
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Commission proposes European Disability and Parking Card valid in all Member States
Today, the Commission has proposed the introduction of a European Disability Card as well as the enhancement of the current European Parking Card for persons with disabilities. Both cards will be recognised all across the EU and make it easier for persons with disabilities to travel across the European Union.
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More than 2,500 persons with disabilities contribute to the European Disability Card initiative
3,361 persons replied to the public consultation feeding into preparation of the Commission’s legislative proposal for a European Disability Card to be recognised by all Member States. 2,632 respondents were persons with disabilities.
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Have your say until 5 May 2023: public consultation on the European Disability Card
The European Commission has launched a 12-weeks public consultation to gather views on a European Disability Card. The questionnaire is available in all EU languages and in easy-to-read English.
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Skellefteå wins 2023 Access City Award for its outstanding efforts to become accessible to persons with disabilities
Today, the Swedish city of Skellefteå received the 2023 Access City Award in recognition of its long-term commitment and innovative approach to enhancing accessibility for persons with disabilities.
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Removing barriers for persons with disabilities: European Accessibility Act must be in national law from today
The European Accessibility Act ensures that everyone has access to a range of everyday products and services.
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Union of Equality: European Commission presents Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2021-2030
Today, the European Commission presents an ambitious Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2021-2030 to ensure their full participation in society, on an equal basis with others in the EU and beyond.
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European Disability Strategy 2010-2020 helped to remove barriers
The European Commission has published the evaluation of the European Disability Strategy 2010-2020.