As part of the European Disability Expertise, the European Semester 2024 mainstreaming disability equality - Synthesis report, co-authored by Magdi Birtha and Felix Groß-Wohlgemuth, has been published by the European Commission. The synthesis report is drawing on national reviews carried out by EDE country experts in 2024, updates to Member States’ disability policies, document packages in the 2024 European Semester cycle (Autumn and Spring Packages), and the most recent data available from Eurostat in 2024. It considers past trends and identifies future challenges for persons with disabilities in the areas of employment, social policies (poverty, independent living, healthcare) and education. The report is setting the scene for the 2025/2026 Semester cycle to ensure the rights of persons with disabilities are mainstreamed and persistent inequalities are reflected in upcoming Semester documents.
