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  • Cover image of the summary publication Places of care = Places of Safety? Violence against people with disabilities in institutions
    Report / Paper / Summary
    People with disabilities
    Victims’ rights
    23
    June
    2026

    Places of Care = Places of Safety? Violence against persons with disabilities in institutions - Summary

    The publication is an excerpt from the full report: Places of care = places of safety? Violence against persons with disabilities in institutions. The report looks at the breadth and depth of violence and neglect faced by people with disabilities living in institutions. It includes key findings and calls for better protection, greater prevention of violence, and clear accountability. It urges the EU and its Member States to implement their obligations on equality and fundamental rights. It is available in English, German, Croatian, Italian, Latvian, Polish, Portuguese, Slovakian and Slovenian.
  • Fundamental Rights Report - Challenges and Achievements in 2025 - Cover
    Fundamental Rights Report
    Support for human rights systems and defenders
    Asylum, migration and borders
    Trafficking and labour exploitation
    Artificial intelligence and big data
    Equality, non-discrimination and racism
    EU Charter of Fundamental Rights
    Environmental and social sustainability
    11
    June
    2026

    Fundamental Rights Report - Challenges and achievements in 2025

    The Fundamental Rights Report: Challenges and Achievements in 2025 is FRA’s flagship annual publication. It provides an overview of the state of fundamental rights in the EU and highlights selected critical developments from 2025. This year, it focuses on four areas: rights protection in a rapidly changing digital environment; the housing crisis and rising homelessness rates; employment challenges for people from non-EU countries; and the implementation of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights. The publication is a valuable resource for those seeking to stay informed about the EU’s shifting landscape of fundamental rights.
  • Cover of FRA handbook on asylum 2026
    Handbook / Guide / Manual
    Asylum, migration and borders
    9
    June
    2026

    Handbook on European law relating to asylum, borders and immigration - Edition 2026

    The European Convention on Human Rights and European Union law provide an increasingly
    important framework for the protection of the rights of foreigners. EU legislation relating
    to asylum, borders and immigration is developing fast. There is an impressive body of case
    law by the European Court of Human Rights relating in particular to Articles 3, 5, 8 and 13
    of the European Convention on Human Rights. The Court of Justice of the European Union is
    asked more and more frequently to pronounce on the interpretation of EU law provisions
    in this field. The fourth edition of this handbook, updated to June 2026, presents this EU
    legislation and the body of case law by the two European courts in an accessible way. A new chapter in the handbook focuses on monitoring compliance with fundamental rights and investigations into rights violations. It is intended for legal practitioners, judges, prosecutors, immigration officials and non-governmental organisations in the EU and Council of Europe Member States.
  • Children playing football in a reception centre
    Report / Paper / Summary
    Irregular migration, return and immigration detention
    Asylum, migration and borders
    14
    April
    2026

    Operationalising the Pact on Migration and Asylum: Experiences from the hotspot approach

    In response to increased arrivals of asylum seekers, in 2015 the European Commission introduced the hotspot approach. Under this approach, the European Commission and EU agencies supported Greece and Italy in identifying, registering and fingerprinting newly arrived people. FRA regularly visited the initial reception facilities hosting them. This report looks back at the lessons learnt from 10 years of FRA visits. It identifies recurring risks to rights and highlights practical measures and promising practices to prevent or address them. These ‘lessons learnt’ can inform the implementation of the 2024 Pact on Migration and Asylum in line with the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights.
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  • Report / Paper / Summary
    Civil society
    Support for human rights systems and defenders
    31
    March
    2026

    ​​Civic Space Update: Enabling civil society to uphold EU values and strengthen democracy

    Civic space is a crucial component of democracy and of societies founded on respect for fundamental rights and the rule of law. Civil society organisations across the EU face increasing pressure that limits their ability to operate. This report presents FRA opinions on how EU Member States can better protect civic space and support civil society organisations in safeguarding fundamental rights. The findings are based on data and information collected by FRANET, FRA’s multidisciplinary research network, and FRA’s consultation with CSOs participating in its Fundamental Rights Platform. It is complemented by desk research, interviews, stakeholder meetings and exchanges with intergovernmental organisations. It covers all EU Member States, as well as Albania, North Macedonia and Serbia.
  • Cover page of FRA's report on protecting children on social media
    Report / Paper / Summary
    Children, youth and older people
    Artificial intelligence and big data
    Data protection
    27
    March
    2026

    Protecting children on social media – Views on age limits

    This publication presents findings from an EU-wide survey on public attitudes to children’s use of social media. It presents people’s key concerns and their views on the minimum age limits for accessing social media platforms. The survey draws on the views of both teenagers and adults – those most directly affected. The findings offer a useful evidence base for policy discussions on social media age restrictions in the EU.
  • Report / Paper / Summary
    Sex, sexual orientation and gender
    Equality, non-discrimination and racism
    Justice, victims’ rights and judicial cooperation
    Victims’ rights
    3
    March
    2026

    EU gender-based violence survey - Evidence for policy and practice

    Violence against women remains widespread in the European Union (EU). This joint report by the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) and the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) presents detailed findings from the EU gender-based violence survey. It offers in-depth analysis of the scale, nature and drivers of violence and exposes the structural gender inequality. Building on the 2024 publication, EU gender-based violence survey - Key results, and following up on FRA’s 2014 report, Violence against women: an EU-wide survey, this report tracks trends over the last decade across the EU. Eurostat, FRA, and EIGE jointly conducted the survey. It is based on over 100,000 interviews covering all 27 EU Member States.
  • Report / Paper / Summary
    Sex, sexual orientation and gender
    Equality, non-discrimination and racism
    Justice, victims’ rights and judicial cooperation
    Victims’ rights
    24
    February
    2026

    Seeking Safety from War – Violence and rights abuses against women from Ukraine

    The start of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine on 24 February 2022 shocked the global community and gave rise to a
    series of urgent fundamental rights challenges across Europe. While much attention has focused on the scale of devastation and its wider impact on all Ukrainians, the war has also inflicted profound personal harm. This report sheds light on the violence, sexual harassment and exploitation experienced by women displaced from Ukraine. Drawing on a survey and in-depth interviews with women from Ukraine, the report documents the prevalence, forms and patterns of gender-based violence and sets out practical measures to improve safety, access to justice and support.
  • Report / Paper / Summary
    Religion and belief
    Equality, non-discrimination and racism
    Hate crime
    Racial and ethnic origin
    27
    January
    2026

    Monitoring and recording antisemitism in the EU – State of play and ways forward

    This report looks at antisemitism in the EU, focusing on what can be done to address gaps in recording and inconsistencies in data collection. It highlights existing tools and guidance for Member States to improve their recording systems. The analysis is based on official administrative data and information from publicly available sources across EU Member States, as well as Albania, North Macedonia, and Serbia. Detailed country overviews are available for all countries covered. Antisemitism has been monitored by FRA since 2004. This report builds on the 2024 publication, ‘Jewish People’s Experiences and Perceptions of Antisemitism’.
  • Report / Paper / Summary
    Security
    Data protection, privacy and new technologies
    22
    January
    2026

    Regulating online terrorist content – Balancing public safety and fundamental rights

    Online terrorist content is a threat to fundamental rights, rule of law and democracy. EU measures to tackle such content aim to prevent terrorism while upholding these values. FRA’s report looks at how online terrorist content is detected and removed under EU legislation. It highlights challenges in interpreting rules, risks of over-removal and potential impacts on freedom of expression. It finds that moderation practices by authorities and platforms can disproportionately affect certain groups, such as Muslims and Arabic speakers, while far-right content often receives less scrutiny. The findings, based on research and expert interviews with those addressing online terrorist content, offer ways to improve transparency in content moderation and to better balance public security and fundamental rights, contributing to wider debates on regulating online content responsibly.
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    Equality, non-discrimination and racism
    Justice, victims’ rights and judicial cooperation
    People with disabilities

    Violence against persons with disabilities in institutions

    Our recent report looks at the breadth and depth of violence and neglect faced by people with disabilities living in institutions. It highlights the shortcomings by EU Member States in preventing violence and protecting those who are at a higher risk of experiencing it, in line with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. This video explains the key issues as well as the actions needed to ensure that a person’s need for care and support should never come at the expense of their safety and dignity.
  • In brief / Factsheet
    Environmental and social sustainability
    Climate change and environmental protection
    15
    December
    2025

    Climate change - ECtHR and CJEU Case-Law

    This factsheet outlines key judgments of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) and the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) relating to the intersection of climate change and human rights. The issues examined include territorial jurisdiction, standards of protection, standing and victim status, and procedural guarantees in climate-related cases, including the rights of access to information. It is intended to assist legal practitioners, policymakers, and researchers in understanding and applying the evolving human rights jurisprudence in the context of climate change within the European legal space.
  • Report / Paper / Summary
    EU Charter of Fundamental Rights
    Support for human rights systems and defenders
    8
    December
    2025

    Better legislation – Human rights impact assessments in lawmaking

    This report examines how human rights impact assessments (HRIAs) are built into lawmaking across the EU and its Member States. It highlights that, although progress has been made, the use of HRIAs remains uneven and often superficial. In many EU countries, the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights is frequently overlooked. The report identifies insufficient consultation with external experts, limited stakeholder participation and a lack of evaluation once laws are in force. To address these gaps, it offers practical recommendations for more systematic, inclusive and evidence-based HRIAs that strengthen human rights protection and ensure better, more accountable legislation throughout the EU.
  • Assessing high-risk artificial intelligence: fundamental rights risks
    Report / Paper / Summary
    Artificial intelligence and big data
    Data protection, privacy and new technologies
    4
    December
    2025

    Assessing High-risk Artificial Intelligence: Fundamental Rights Risks

    Artificial Intelligence comes with both benefits and risks. Safe AI use that accounts for fundamental rights is thus crucial. While the 2024 EU AI Act was a milestone in this regard, its broad definitions regarding AI systems and high-risk AI could introduce loopholes for fundamental rights compliance. This report offers an empirical basis for much-needed practical guidance on the Act’s implementation. Based on interviews with AI developers, sellers, and users, FRA addresses challenges of its use in critical domains, like asylum, education, and employment. Our findings help guide next steps in realising the AI Act’s potential to ensure responsible innovation.
  • Report / Paper / Summary
    People with disabilities
    Equality, non-discrimination and racism
    27
    November
    2025

    Places of Care = Places of Safety? Violence against persons with disabilities in institutions

    This report looks at the breadth and depth of violence and neglect faced by people with disabilities living in institutions. It highlights the shortcomings by EU Member States in preventing violence and protecting those who are at a higher risk of experiencing it, in line with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Based on research across all EU Member States and FRA observer candidate countries, the report calls for better protection, stronger prevention of violence, and clear accountability. It urges the EU and its Member States to implement their obligations around equality and fundamental rights.
  • Handbook / Guide / Manual
    Trafficking and labour exploitation
    Asylum, migration and borders
    10
    October
    2025

    Detecting and addressing labour exploitation - A guide for labour inspectors

    Labour inspectors are essential for enforcing workers’ rights and for detecting and addressing labour exploitation. Together, the European Labour Authority (ELA) and the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) have developed a guide for workplace inspectors on how to detect labour exploitation. This guide is a practical tool for labour inspectors. It focuses on non-national workers in the EU who work in a country other than their own. Such workers are particularly vulnerable to labour exploitation. The guide is also accompanied by a leaflet that summarises the detailed information provided in this guide.
  • Report / Paper / Summary
    Roma
    Equality, non-discrimination and racism
    2
    October
    2025

    Rights of Roma and Travellers in 13 European countries - Perspectives from the Roma Survey 2024

    This report examines the fundamental rights and living conditions of Roma and Travellers across 10 EU Member States and
    3 accession countries. The survey evaluates progress towards the EU Roma strategic framework’s 2030 objectives, covering areas such as discrimination, poverty, education, employment, health, and housing.