During our Regional Members Meeting in Sarajevo, members and allies from across Europe took stock on the state of Independent Living. While the situation remains difficult in many countries there are good news too which give cause for optimism. To ensure the right to Independent Living can be enjoyed, it is imperative for the 18 pillars of Independent Living to become reality. To which extent is access to Independent Living services improving? Norway: Access to services becomes a right The mo...| ENIL
By Florian Sanden This article provides an analysis of EU policy making on employment for disabled people, presents the ENIL proposal for reform and proceeds to describe our advocacy campaign from a methodical point of view. Part I “Analysing EU disability employment policy” presents the analysis. Part II “ENILs´ advocacy campaign”describes the campaign. I Analysing EU disability employment policy According to the Commissioner for Equality, preparedness and crisis management, Hadja L...| ENIL
We, partners of the EU Funds for Fundamental Rights (FURI) project take note the European Commission proposals for the 2028-2034 funding period. In May 2025, we published the findings of our research where we identified 1.1 billion euros spent across 63 EU funded projects in violation of fundamental rights, despite legal safeguards. The reports documented widespread discrimination against marginalised communities, including racialised groups (notably Roma), persons with disabilities, and r...| ENIL
An article written by ENIL former volunteer Vy Nguyen Without the direct and active involvement of disabled experts in the development of new technology, ...| ENIL
Hristos Meletis – volonter ENIL-a Kako institucije i društva doživljavaju ljude s telesnim oštećenjima? Zašto ljudi s oštećenjima ne učestvuju ravnopravno u društvu? Šta je onemogućenost/onemogućavanost (invalidnost)? Ako biste postavili ova pitanja u različitim vremenima i na različitim mestima kroz istoriju, dobili biste potpuno različite odgovore. Onemogućenost (invalidnost) je, s jedne strane, složen i prirodan deo ljudske prirode, a s druge strane, nešto što je dubok...| ENIL
The statement can be downloaded herein pdf and herein word The European Commission has decided to reverse its earlier decision to withdraw the proposal for a directive on equal treatment. Since this legislation is urgently needed, the European Network on Independent Living (ENIL) welcomes the continuation of negotiations. However, we believe that greater ambition is required than simply moving forward with the proposal in its current form. We recommend strengthening and raising the quality o...| ENIL
The European Network on Independent Living - ENIL is looking for an external evaluator to asses its work co-funded by the European Union during the period 2022 - 2025. If you are interested and satisfy the criteria, please apply by Sunday, 21 September. For more details about the work expected, required profile and remuneration, please consult the Call for Applications. DOWNLOAD THE CALL FOR APPLICATIONS The post ENIL is looking for an External Evaluator appeared first on ENIL.| ENIL
The European Strategy on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is the European Union´s framework in the area of disability policy for the period ...| ENIL
My time with ENIL has come to an end, and I can say, without a hint of exaggeration, that it has been a transformative ...| ENIL
ENIL achieved a major success in its advocacy campaign in defence of the right to legal capacity. At the beginning of July the Committee ...| ENIL
In Spain, the minimum wage is €1,184 gross multiplied by 14 payments. On the other hand, the personal assistance benefit in most of our ...| ENIL