The EU's Equal Treatment directive, aimed at protecting against discrimination, has stalled in the European Council despite support in the European Parliament. The proposal, first introduced in 2008, has faced opposition from member states like Czechia, Germany, and Italy, preventing consensus. The EU Commission plans to withdraw the proposal and focus on non-legislative initiatives, which has drawn criticism for lacking enforceable protections. The directive aimed to address significant gaps in social protection, education, and access to services. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)