Equal treatment: implementing the principle of equal treatment between persons irrespective of religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation

The French Presidency briefed Ministers on progress with regard to the proposal for a Directive on implementing the principle of equal treatment between persons irrespective of religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation.

The Council's preparatory bodies have so far examined:

• the links between Community and national competences,
• the legal basis,
• the provision to prevent discrimination based on disability, legitimate differing treatment depending on age and disability, and legal security.