France - April 2023

A public decision of Council of Europe experts found that France has failed to meet its commitments under the European Social Charter to support social integration of persons with disabilities. The decision was issued further to a complaint introduced to the European Committee on Social Rights (ECSR) in 2018 by the European Disability Forum and Inclusion Europe, two associations representing organisations of persons with disabilities across Europe. The Committee pointed to limitations in adopting effective measures on social support services, accessibility (including to public buildings, facilities and public transport), and inclusion of children and adolescents with disabilities in schools.

Sources: Council of Europe (1), Council of Europe (2), Radio France Internationale