EU Unveils Major Bloc-Wide ‘Anti-Racism’ Strategy The European Commission has introduced a new anti-racism strategy to create a “Europe free from racism.” This plan aims to fight racism in all its manifestations by improving the enforcement of anti-discrimination laws and dismantling obstacles in key societal areas. It employs an “intersectional approach,” recognizing how multiple identity categories and power dynamics contribute to discrimination.

• The European Commission (EC) has launched a new anti-racism strategy.
• The goal is to build a “Europe free from racism.”
• The strategy will combat racism in all its forms.
• It will strengthen enforcement of anti-discrimination laws.
• Barriers in education, employment, health care, and housing will be addressed.
• Anti-racism partnerships will be built at all societal levels.
• An “intersectional approach” will be adopted, viewing discrimination as a result of overlapping identity categories and power relations.
• Commissioner Hadja Lahbib stated that open and inclusive societies are facing pressure.