Policies
Striving to build a Union of Equality where all people can live free from discrimination
International cooperation sets gender equality as one of the priority areas to improve living conditions of women and children around the world.
Human rights are defended by political dialogue with countries, aid, development policy and participation in multilateral forums like the United Nations.
Nationals of EU countries automatically become EU citizens, wherefore they enjoy additional rights. This includes the participation in the democratic process. As corruption undermines democracy, it should be combatted and prevented.
The EU has put in place a number of measures designed to help citizens with cross-border litigation.
The EU wants to build an area of criminal justice, where fair trial rights for citizens are protected and police, prosecutors and judges work together.
Digitalisation of justice systems aims to give a new push for European democracy in line with the political priority of a Europe fit for the digital age.
Find out more about the rules for the protection of personal data inside and outside the EU, including the GDPR.
The EU addresses effective justice through systems, the rule of law, the EU justice scoreboard and national justice systems.
Tackling discrimination and racism, gender equality and equal pay rules, actions on Roma integration and LGBTI equality
All EU policies that have an impact on children must be designed in line with the best interests of the child.
Closing the gender pay gap, advancing gender balance in politics and business, ending gender-based violence, international gender equality.
Find out more on funding opportunities and policy areas supported by DG Justice and Consumers.
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Commissioner Michael McGrath, Hadja Lahbib
Departments: Justice and Consumers