4th European Parliament of Persons with Disabilities

The Parliament, together with the European Disability Forum, is organising the 4th European Parliament of Persons with Disabilities on Wednesday 6 December.

Parliament President Antonio Tajani said: "Our commitment to improve the lives of people with disabilities is founded in our values as Europeans, including our attachment to freedom, equality and the inclusion of all individuals in society. These values have to be translated into concrete actions, to enable every person to live an independent life, and to make sure that our society empowers everyone."

The event brings together more than 600 activists and delegates from organisations representing people with disabilities from across Europe, MEPs and representatives of other EU institutions. Participants will discuss among how people with a disability can participate in public and political life, including their right to vte, the European Disability Strategy 2020-2030 and the implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

The event will be opened by Tajani and Yannis Vardakastanis, the president of the European Disability Forum.

Starting at 10.00 CET, the event can be followed live online. Check out the programme for details.