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FRA takes part in European Parliament disability events

On 2 December, the European Parliament’s disability rights week began in Brussels. FRA took part in two hearings.

FRA took part in a hearing of the Committee on Petitions (PETI) dedicated to the state of implementation of the EU’s disability strategy. Speakers included the European Ombudsman, representatives from the European Commission, FRA and other experts. 

The same day the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL) held a workshop on deinstitutionalisation and independent living of people with disabilities. FRA presented its past and present work on deinstitutionalisation and the situation of people with disabilities in institutions.