REPORT (2025/2135(INI))
On the situation of fundamental rights in the European Union in 2024 and 2025
A-10-2026-0042
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs · Rapporteur: Anna Strolenberg
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This resolution addresses the state of fundamental rights in the EU in 2024 and 2025, covering democracy, rule of law, media freedom, technology, migration, gender equality, civil society, and discrimination.¶¶¶ It urges the Commission and Member States to uphold EU values, enforce rule of law tools, protect journalists and civil society, combat discrimination and gender-based violence, and ensure fundamental rights in migration and digital policies.¶¶¶
Key points
- Urges respect for EU values and systematic fundamental rights impact assessments for legislation, with infringement procedures where needed.¶
- Calls for an interinstitutional agreement on democracy, rule of law and fundamental rights, and systematic use of the Rule of Law Conditionality Regulation.¶¶
- Expresses concern over Hungary's systemic breaches and urges initiating Article 7(2) TEU procedure.¶
- Calls for action against corruption, including full implementation of the Whistleblowers Directive and GRECO recommendations.¶¶¶
- Condemns attacks on media freedom and journalists, urging implementation of the European Media Freedom Act and Anti-SLAPP Directive.¶¶
- Calls for safeguards against surveillance and spyware, including full implementation of PEGA recommendations.¶¶
- Condemns fundamental rights violations at borders, calls for search and rescue operations and an EU fund.¶¶¶
- Urges action against gender-based violence, including cyberviolence, and calls for an EU-wide definition of rape based on lack of consent.¶¶
- Calls for protection of LGBTIQ+ rights, including legal gender recognition and a ban on conversion practices.¶¶
- Urges sustainable funding for civil society and protection of human rights defenders, including a rapid response mechanism.¶¶
- Calls for adoption of the Horizontal Anti-Discrimination Directive and national action plans against racism.¶¶
- Calls for action against poverty, including a European anti-poverty strategy and recognition of the right to a healthy environment.¶¶¶
Who is affected
- Member States, particularly Hungary, are urged to comply with EU values and judgments.¶¶
- Journalists and media workers are targeted for protection and safety.¶¶
- Civil society organisations and human rights defenders are to receive support and funding.¶¶
- Women and LGBTIQ+ people are affected by calls for gender equality and anti-discrimination measures.¶¶
- Migrants and asylum seekers are affected by border and migration policy provisions.¶¶