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The rights of LGBTI people in the European Union
The prohibition of discrimination and the protection of human rights are important elements of the EU legal order. Nevertheless, discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) persons persists throughout the EU, taking various forms including verbal abuse and physical violence. Sexual orientation is now recognised in EU law as a ground of discrimination. However, the scope of these provisions is limited and does not cover social protection, healthcare, education and ...
The rights of LGBTI people in the European Union
The prohibition of discrimination and the protection of human rights are important elements of the EU legal order. Nevertheless, discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) persons persists throughout the EU, taking various forms including verbal abuse and physical violence. Sexual orientation is now recognised in EU law as a ground of discrimination. However, the scope of these provisions is limited and does not cover social protection, healthcare, education and ...
EU Readmission Agreements: Facilitating the return of irregular migrants
EU Readmission Agreements (EURAs) are based on reciprocal obligations and are concluded between the European Union and non-EU countries to facilitate the return of people residing irregularly in a country to their country of origin or to a country of transit. They operate alongside but take precedence over bilateral readmission agreements between individual EU Member States and non-EU countries. They are negotiated in a broader context where partner countries are usually granted visa facilitation ...
Oficina Europea de Apoyo al Asilo (EASO)
La Oficina Europea de Apoyo al Asilo (EASO) es una agencia de la UE que facilita herramientas para ayudar a los Estados miembros a prepararse para la afluencia de solicitantes de asilo y para aplicar la legislación de la UE correspondiente. También apoya a los Estados miembros que se enfrentan a presiones particulares relacionadas con el asilo.
Frontex: gestión de las fronteras de Europa
Frontex es la agencia que se encarga de ayudar a los Estados miembros que hacen frente a fuertes presiones migratorias en la protección de las fronteras exteriores de la UE coordinando el despliegue del equipo y los agentes de la guardia de fronteras puestos a disposición por los Estados miembros. Estos últimos años, Frontex ha gestionado varias operaciones en las aguas costeras de Grecia, Italia y España, así como en las fronteras terrestres orientales de la UE. Dada la incesante afluencia de migrantes ...