Dimension/scope

Structure, powers and mandate

Objective/rationale

Reporting on the overall structure of equality bodies on the Member State’s territory by mapping the bodies that exercise the powers laid down in Directive (EU) 2024/1499 and each body’s mandate in terms of competences, grounds and fields (in accordance with Article 1(2) and Article 2 of Directive (EU) 2024/1499)

Year of information

Situation at the time of the reporting exercise

S1A – Please list all equality bodies in your country which exercise powers laid down in Directive (EU) 2024/1499.

Equality Bodies in [COUNTRY]

Is this a multi-mandate body?

Is there a governing board?

Number of local offices

Is this an autonomous regional or local body?

S1A_1

[Equality Body Name]

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[NUMBER]

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S1A_2

[Equality Body Name]

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[NUMBER]

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S1A_3

[Equality Body Name]

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☐

[NUMBER]

☐

Clarifications

S1B – For each equality body, please indicate its competences/powers.

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3

[Equality Body Name]

[Equality Body Name]

[Equality Body Name]

Prevention and Promotion

S1B_1

Prevention of discrimination and promotion of equal treatment

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S1B_2

Consultation

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S1B_3

Recommendations

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Assistance to victims

S1B_4

Ability to receive and handle complaints

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S1B_5

Alternative dispute resolution

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S1B_6

Inquiries

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☐

S1B_7

Issuing non-binding opinions

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S1B_8

Issuing binding decisions

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S1B_9

Litigation

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Clarifications

S1C* – Where applicable, please list all ‘other competent bodies’ in your country entrusted with powers laid down in Directive (EU) 2024/1499.

Other competent bodies

Competences

Alternative dispute resolution

Inquiries

Other

If other, please specify.

S1C_1

[Competent Body Name]

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☐

☐

[TEXT]

S1C_2

[Competent Body Name]

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☐

☐

[TEXT]

Clarifications

S1D – For each equality/competent body, please specify the grounds and fields it covers, and whether it covers all of them in relation to both the private and the public sector.

[Equality/Competent Body Name]

Does this equality body cover both the public and the private sector for all grounds and fields for which it is responsible? (if the answer is ‘no’ for at least some grounds or fields, two separate tables will have to be filled in, one for the public sector and one for the private sector)

Yes/No

Employment and occupation

Education

Access to goods and services available to the public

Housing

Social protection

S1D_1

Sex

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S1D_2

Racial or ethnic origin

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S1D_3

Disability

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—

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S1D_4

Age

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—

—

—

—

S1D_5

Religion or belief

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—

—

—

—

S1D_6

Sexual orientation

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—

—

—

—

S1D_7

Other grounds and/or fields covered*

☐

S1D_8

Please specify*

[TEXT]

Clarifications

S1E – Do the bodies listed above collectively cover:

Yes/No

S1E_1* – If ‘No’, please explain.

[TEXT]

S1_COMMENTS

Please provide any relevant metadata, describe any challenges faced in answering the question or provide additional explanations or information, in particular relating to the specific situation in the Member State.

[TEXT]

Dimension/scope

Independent functioning

Objective/rationale

Reporting on the independence of equality bodies (in accordance with Article 3 and taking into account recitals 18 to 20 of Directive (EU) 2024/1499)

Year of information

Situation at the time of the reporting exercise

IF1A – Freedom from external influence

Objective/rationale

Reporting on the independence of equality bodies (in accordance with Article 3(1) and recital 18 of Directive (EU) 2024/1499)

For each equality body, please describe how its independence is assured in accordance with Article 3(1) of Directive (EU) 2024/1499.

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2

3

[Equality Body Name]

[Equality Body Name]

[Equality Body Name]

Independence in legal provisions

IF1A_1*

Independence is provided for in the constitution of the Member State.

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IF1A_2*

Independence is provided for in national law.

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IF1A_3*

Independence is provided for in another legal text.

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☐

☐

IF1A_4_TEXT*

Link or reference to the legal basis

[TEXT] / [HYPERLINK]

[TEXT] / [HYPERLINK]

[TEXT] / [HYPERLINK]

IF1A_5

The equality body is part of a ministry.

Yes/No

Yes/No

Yes/No

IF1A_6

The equality body is part of another entity.

Yes/No

Yes/No

Yes/No

IF1A_7_TEXT

Which ministry or entity is the equality body part of and how is its independence legally ensured?

[TEXT]

[TEXT]

[TEXT]

Accountability

IF1A_8

Are there (legal, operational, financial, other) accountability mechanisms in place?

Yes/No

Yes/No

Yes/No

IF1A_9

Please specify the accountability mechanisms in place, to whom the equality body or its leadership is accountable, and what the possible consequences are of the accountability mechanisms.

[TEXT]

[TEXT]

[TEXT]

IF1A_9A*

Ministry

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☐

IF1A_9B*

Government

☐

☐

☐

IF1A_9C*

Parliament

☐

☐

☐

IF1A_9D*

Regional/local authority

☐

☐

☐

IF1A_9E*

Court of auditors

☐

☐

☐

IF1A_9F*

Other

[TEXT]

[TEXT]

[TEXT]

Management of resources

IF1A_10

The equality body can manage its own financial resources.

Yes/Partly/No

Yes/Partly/No

Yes/Partly/No

IF1A_11

The equality body has the power to select and manage its own staff.

Yes/Partly/No

Yes/Partly/No

Yes/Partly/No

IF1A_ COMMENTS*

Please provide any relevant metadata, describe any challenges faced in answering the question or provide additional explanations or information, in particular relating to the specific situation in the Member State.

[TEXT]

Clarifications

IF1B – Selection, appointment, revocation and potential conflicts of interest of leadership

Objective/rationale

Mapping the procedures in place for the selection, appointment and revocation of, and potential conflicts of interest involving, staff holding decision-making or managerial positions and, where applicable, members of the governing board, in order to guarantee their competence and independence (in accordance with Article 3 and taking into account recital 18 of Directive (EU) 2024/1499)

For each equality body, please indicate how the independence and competence of staff members holding decision-making or managerial positions or of board members are ensured.

1

2

3

[Equality Body Name]

[Equality Body Name]

[Equality Body Name]

IF1B_1

Transparent procedures are in place for the selection and appointment of staff members holding decision-making or managerial positions.

Yes/No

Yes/No

Yes/No

IF1B_2

Transparent procedures are in place for the selection and appointment of board members.

Yes / No / Not applicable

Yes / No / Not applicable

Yes / No / Not applicable

IF1B_3

Transparent procedures are in place for the revocation of the staff members holding decision-making or managerial positions.

Yes/No

Yes/No

Yes/No

IF1B_4

Transparent procedures are in place for the revocation of board members.

Yes / No / Not applicable

Yes / No / Not applicable

Yes / No / Not applicable

IF1B_5

Transparent procedures are in place for potential conflicts of interest involving staff members holding decision-making or managerial positions.

Yes/No

Yes/No

Yes/No

IF1B_6

Transparent procedures are in place for potential conflicts of interest involving board members.

Yes / No / Not applicable

Yes / No / Not applicable

Yes / No / Not applicable

IF1B_7*

How are the independence and competence of staff members holding decision-making or managerial positions ensured?

[TEXT]

[TEXT]

[TEXT]

IF1B_7A*

Relevant diploma requested

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☐

☐

IF1B_7B*

Relevant professional experience requested

☐

☐

☐

IF1B_7C*

Relevant experience in management requested

☐

☐

☐

IF1B_7D*

Specific training requested

☐

☐

☐

IF1B_7E*

Specific training provided

☐

☐

☐

IF1B_7F*

Multiple actors (government, parliament, civil society, etc.) involved in the selection procedure

☐

☐

☐

IF1B_8*

How are the independence and competence of board members ensured? (if applicable)

[TEXT]

[TEXT]

[TEXT]

IF1B_8A*

Relevant diploma requested

☐

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☐

IF1B_8B*

Relevant professional experience requested

☐

☐

☐

IF1B_8C*

Relevant experience in management requested

☐

☐

☐

IF1B_8D*

Specific training requested

☐

☐

☐

IF1B_8E*

Specific training provided

☐

☐

☐

IF1B_8F*

Multiple actors (government, parliament, civil society, etc.) involved in the selection procedure

☐

☐

☐

IF1B_ COMMENTS*

Please provide any relevant metadata, describe any challenges faced in answering the question or provide additional explanations or information, in particular relating to the specific situation in the Member State.

[TEXT]

Clarifications

IF1C – Effective exercise of the equality mandate in a multi-mandate body

Objective/rationale

Mapping the mechanisms in place to ensure that the equality mandate is exercised effectively within a multi-mandate body (in accordance with Article 3 of Directive (EU) 2024/1499)

For each equality body that is part of a multi-mandate body, please describe how the internal structure of the body guarantees the effective exercise of the equality mandate.

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2

3

[Equality Body Name]

[Equality Body Name]

[Equality Body Name]

IF1C_1*

Dedicated staff for the equality mandate

☐

☐

☐

IF1C_2*

Dedicated teams/departments for the equality mandate

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IF1C_3*

Dedicated leadership for the equality mandate

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IF1C_4*

Specific procedures or rules to ensure the effective exercise of the equality mandate

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☐

☐

IF1C_5*

Please describe how the effective exercise of the equality mandate within a multi-mandate body is ensured

[TEXT]

[TEXT]

[TEXT]

IF1C_ COMMENTS*

Please provide any relevant metadata, describe any challenges faced in answering the question or provide additional explanations or information, in particular relating to the specific situation in the Member State.

[TEXT]

Clarifications

Dimension/scope

Resources

Objective/rationale

Mapping the mechanisms for ensuring the adequacy and stability of each equality body’s resources and for adjusting them (in accordance with Article 4 and taking into account recitals 21 and 22 of Directive (EU) 2024/1499)

Year of information

Situation at the time of the reporting exercise

For each equality body, please describe how the adequacy and stability of each equality body’s resources are ensured, and how they are adjusted (in accordance with Article 4 and taking into account recitals 21 and 22 of Directive (EU) 2024/1499).

1

2

3

[Equality Body Name]

[Equality Body Name]

[Equality Body Name]

R1_1*

The equality body is consulted on the resources allocated to it prior to or during the budgetary procedure.

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☐

☐

R1_2*

Annual needs-based assessment

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☐

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R1_3*

Allocation of budget by law

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☐

R1_4*

Rules for renegotiation process in law

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R1_5*

Multiannual budgetary planning

☐

☐

☐

R1_6*

Yearly indexation

☐

☐

☐

R1_7*

Adjustment in the event of new tasks/competences

☐

☐

☐

R1_8*

Discretionary reserve to cover exceptional needs

☐

☐

☐

R1_9

Please describe how the adequacy and stability of each equality body’s resources are ensured, and how they are adjusted, in accordance with Directive (EU) 2024/1499 in your Member State.

[TEXT]

[TEXT]

[TEXT]

R1_COMMENTS*

Please provide any relevant metadata, describe any challenges faced in answering the question or provide additional explanations or information, in particular relating to the specific situation in the Member State.

[TEXT]

Clarifications

Dimension/scope

Powers

Objective/rationale

Mapping the powers of each equality/competent body handling complaints about discrimination (in accordance with Articles 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 15 of Directive (EU) 2024/1499)

Year of information

Situation at the time of the reporting exercise

P1A – Assistance to victims / complaints handling

Objective/rationale

Describing the procedure in place to handle complaints in each equality body in accordance with the steps set out in Article 6(2), (3) and (4) of Directive (EU) 2024/1499, on assistance to victims

For each equality body, please indicate whether the handling of complaints includes the following steps:

1

2

3

[Equality Body Name]

[Equality Body Name]

[Equality Body Name]

P1A_1

Receiving the complaint

☐

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☐

P1A_2

Informing the victims about the legal framework, including advice targeted to their specific situation

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☐

P1A_3

Informing the victims about the services offered by the equality body and related procedural aspects

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P1A_4

Informing the victims about the available remedies, including the possibility of pursuing the case before the courts

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P1A_5

Informing the victims about the applicable confidentiality rules and the protection of personal data

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P1A_6

Informing the victims about the possibility of obtaining psychological or other types of relevant support from other bodies or organisations, where relevant

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P1A_7

Informing the complainants of whether the complaint will be closed or whether there are grounds to pursue it further

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☐

☐

P1A_COMMENTS*

Please provide any relevant metadata, describe any challenges faced in answering the question or provide additional explanations or information, in particular relating to the specific situation in the Member State.

[TEXT]

Clarifications

P1B – Alternative dispute resolution

Objective/rationale

Mapping the type of alternative dispute resolution provided by each equality/competent body (in accordance with Article 7 and taking into account recital 26 of Directive (EU) 2024/1499)

P1B_1 – For each equality/competent body undertaking alternative dispute resolution, please specify what type of alternative dispute resolution is provided.

Where another competent body has these powers, please describe how it is ensured that the person or persons in charge of the resolution process are independent, impartial and possess the necessary expertise (including in matters not relating to discrimination).

[TEXT]

P1B_COMMENTS*

Please provide any relevant metadata, describe any challenges faced in answering the question or provide additional explanations or information, in particular relating to the specific situation in the Member State.

[TEXT]

Clarifications

P1C – Access to information through inquiries

Objective/rationale

Describing the framework for allowing each equality body and/or other competent body to access the information and documents necessary to establish whether discrimination has occurred (in accordance with Article 8 and taking into account recital 28 of Directive (EU) 2024/1499)

Please describe the framework put in place in your Member State to allow the body to carry out fact-finding and to ensure that it has effective rights to access the information and documents that are necessary to establish whether discrimination has occurred.

[Equality Body Name]

[Equality Body Name]

[Competent Body Name]

P1C_1*

There is a standardised procedure for equality/competent bodies to conduct inquiries and for equality bodies to request information from another competent body, where relevant.

Yes/No

Yes/No

Yes/No

P1C_2*

The equality/competent body has a legal right to access information.

Yes/No

Yes/No

Yes/No

P1C_3*

The equality/competent body can request information and documents.

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☐

P1C_4*

The equality/competent body can carry out on-site inspections.

☐

☐

☐

P1C_5*

The equality/competent body can carry out hearings (of witnesses, third parties or experts).

☐

☐

☐

P1C_6*

The equality/competent body can carry out situation testing.

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☐

P1C_7*

The reversal of the burden of proof ensures that the defendant always has to provide information to prove that discrimination did not occur.

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☐

☐

P1C_8*

Administrative sanctions and fines can be imposed if a defendant refuses to provide information.

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☐

P1C_9*

A court order can be requested if a defendant refuses to provide information.

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☐

☐

P1C_10*

The public/parliament or a supervisory entity can be informed if a defendant refuses to provide information.

☐

☐

☐

P1C_11

Description of the framework

[TEXT]

[TEXT]

[TEXT]

P1C_COMMENTS*

Please provide any relevant metadata, describe any challenges faced in answering the question or provide additional explanations or information, in particular relating to the specific situation in the Member State.

[TEXT]

Clarifications

P1D – Decisions and opinions

Objective/rationale

Mapping the power of each equality body to issue binding decisions or non-binding opinions (in accordance with Article 9 and taking into account recital 29 of Directive (EU) 2024/1499).

For each equality body, please indicate whether:

1

2

3

[Equality Body Name]

[Equality Body Name]

[Equality Body Name]

P1D_1

It is empowered to issue binding decisions.

Yes/No

Yes/No

Yes/No

P1D_2

It is empowered to issue non-binding opinions.

Yes/No

Yes/No

Yes/No

P1D_3

The decisions/opinions issued by the equality body establish the facts.

Yes/No

Yes/No

Yes/No

P1D_4

The decisions/opinions issued by the equality body include a conclusion on whether discrimination occurred.

Yes/No

Yes/No

Yes/No

P1D_5

The decisions/opinions issued by the equality body include the reasons that led to its conclusion on whether discrimination occurred.

Yes/No

Yes/No

Yes/No

P1D_6

The decisions/opinions issued by the equality body include, where relevant, specific measures to remedy any breach of the principle of equal treatment found.

Yes/No

Yes/No

Yes/No

P1D_7

The decisions/opinions issued by the equality body include, where relevant, specific measures to prevent further occurrences of discrimination.

Yes/No

Yes/No

Yes/No

P1D_8

There are mechanisms in place to enforce decisions / follow-up opinions.

Yes/No

Yes/No

Yes/No

P1D_9

The equality body publishes at least a summary of opinions/decisions which it considers to be of particular relevance.

Yes/No

Yes/No

Yes/No

P1D_COMMENTS*

Please provide any relevant metadata, describe any challenges faced in answering the question or provide additional explanations or information, in particular relating to the specific situation in the Member State.

If you reply ‘No’ to any of the questions, please explain how the requirements of Article 9 of Directive (EU) 2024/1499 are met in your Member State.

[TEXT]

P1E – Enforcement of decisions and follow-up to opinions

Objective/rationale

Reporting on the mechanisms in place for enforcing binding decisions and following up non-binding opinions (in accordance with Article 9(2) of Directive (EU) 2024/1499)

Year of information

Situation over the five-year period covered by the reporting exercise

For each equality body, please indicate which mechanisms are in place in your Member State to enforce binding decisions and/or follow up non-binding opinions.

1

2

3

[Equality Body Name]

[Equality Body Name]

[Equality Body Name]

Non-binding opinions

P1E_1*

A feedback request is included in the opinions.

☐

☐

☐

P1E_2*

Specific members of staff are in charge of contacting the parties in the absence of feedback.

☐

☐

☐

P1E_3*

Specific members of staff are in charge of examining the feedback received.

☐

☐

☐

P1E_4*

A clear time frame is set for implementation and feedback.

☐

☐

☐

P1E_5*

Description of the mechanisms

[TEXT]

[TEXT]

[TEXT]

Binding decisions

P1E_6*

Specific members of staff are in charge of the enforcement of decisions within the equality body

☐

☐

☐

P1E_7*

Enforcement of decisions is outsourced to other specialised enforcement agents or bodies.

☐

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☐

P1E_8*

A clear time frame is set for enforcement.

☐

☐

☐

P1E_9*

A penalty payment can be imposed for non-compliance.

☐

☐

☐

P1E_10*

Description of the mechanisms

[TEXT]

[TEXT]

[TEXT]

P1E_COMMENTS*

Please provide any relevant metadata, describe any challenges faced in answering the question or provide additional explanations or information, in particular relating to the specific situation in the Member State.

[TEXT]

P1F – Litigation

Objective/rationale

Mapping the powers each equality body has to act in court proceedings in civil and administrative law matters relating to the implementation of the principle of equal treatment as laid down in Directives 79/7/EEC, 2000/43/EC, 2000/78/EC and 2004/113/EC (in accordance with Article 10 and taking into account recitals 33 to 35 of Directive (EU) 2024/1499).

For each equality body that undertakes litigation, please indicate whether it can act in court proceedings for all the grounds and fields covered by Directive (EU) 2024/1499 that fall under its competence. Please also describe which of the rights to act in court listed in Article 10(2) and (3) of Directive (EU) 2024/1499 it has.

1

2

3

[Equality Body Name]

[Equality Body Name]

[Equality Body Name]

P1F_1

It can act in court proceedings for all the grounds and fields covered by Directive (EU) 2024/1499 that fall under its competence.

Yes/No

Yes/No

Yes/No

P1F_2

It can submit observations to the court.

☐

☐

☐

P1F_3

It can initiate court proceedings on behalf of one victim.

☐

☐

☐

P1F_4

It can initiate court proceedings on behalf of several victims.

☐

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☐

P1F_5

It can participate in court proceedings in support of one victim.

☐

☐

☐

P1F_6

It can participate in court proceedings in support of several victims.

☐

☐

☐

P1F_7

It can initiate court proceedings in its own name in order to defend the public interest.

☐

☐

☐

P1F_8

It can act as a party in proceedings on the enforcement or judicial review of its own binding decisions.

☐

☐

☐

P1F_COMMENTS*

Please provide any relevant metadata, describe any challenges faced in answering the question or provide additional explanations or information, in particular relating to the specific situation in the Member State.

[TEXT]

P1G – Consultation and recommendations

Objective/rationale

Reporting on whether there is a standardised procedure to ensure that the government and relevant public authorities consult equality bodies on legislation, policy, procedures and programmes relating to the rights and obligations derived from Directives 79/7/EEC, 2000/43/EC, 2000/78/EC and 2004/113/EC (in accordance with the obligation contained in Article 15 and taking into account recital 42 of Directive (EU) 2024/1499)

For each equality body, please indicate whether there is a standardised consultation procedure and, if so, describe the procedure.

1

2

3

[Equality Body Name]

[Equality Body Name]

[Equality Body Name]

P1G_1

There is a standardised procedure for consulting equality bodies.

Yes/No

Yes/No

Yes/No

P1G_2*

The equality body is specifically informed of general/public consultations on legislation, policy, procedures and programmes relating to the rights and obligations derived from Directives 79/7/EEC, 2000/43/EC, 2000/78/EC and 2004/113/EC.

☐

☐

☐

P1G_3*

There is a specific consultation procedure for the equality body.

☐

☐

☐

P1G_4*

Consultation of the equality body is mandatory in specific cases (e.g. adoption, amendment or repeal of legislation in the field of discrimination / equal treatment).

☐

☐

☐

P1G_5*

The equality body can decide in which cases to reply to the consultation process.

☐

☐

☐

P1G_6*

There is a specific time frame for consultation which allows meaningful and timely recommendations to be made.

☐

☐

☐

P1G_7

The equality body has the right to make recommendations.

Yes/No

Yes/No

Yes/No

P1G_8

The equality body can request follow-up of its recommendations.

Yes/No

Yes/No

Yes/No

P1G_9*

Description of the consultation procedure(s)

[TEXT]

[TEXT]

[TEXT]

P1G_COMMENTS*

Please provide any relevant metadata, describe any challenges faced in answering the question or provide additional explanations or information, in particular relating to the specific situation in the Member State.

[TEXT]

Clarifications

Dimension/scope

Resources

Objective/rationale

Reporting on the budget available to equality bodies to perform their tasks (in accordance with Article 4 of Directive (EU) 2024/1499)

Year of information

Situation for each year of the five-year period between monitoring reports.

(R2) – Please indicate the total annual budget provided by the state (after deducting the budget for premises), the annual budget for staff, if relevant, and any additional income from other sources.

Equality Body Name

Total annual budget provided by the state, after deducting the budget for premises

Annual budget provided by the state for staff

Additional income from other sources*

R2_1

[Equality Body Name] Year 1

[NUMBER]

[NUMBER]

[NUMBER]

R2_2

[Equality Body Name] Year 2

[NUMBER]

[NUMBER]

[NUMBER]

R2_3

[Equality Body Name] Year 3

[NUMBER]

[NUMBER]

[NUMBER]

R2_4

[Equality Body Name] Year 4

[NUMBER]

[NUMBER]

[NUMBER]

R2_5

[Equality Body Name] Year 5

[NUMBER]

[NUMBER]

[NUMBER]

R2_COMMENTS*

Please provide any relevant metadata, describe any challenges faced in answering the question or provide additional explanations or information, in particular relating to the specific situation in the Member State.

[TEXT]

Clarifications

Dimension/scope

Resources

Objective/rationale

Reporting on the total number of employees of each equality body each year

Year of information

Situation at the end of each year of the five-year period between monitoring reports

R3 – Please indicate the total number of employees.

Equality Bodies in [COUNTRY]

Total number of employees

R3_1

[Equality Body Name] Year 1

[NUMBER]

R3_2

[Equality Body Name] Year 2

[NUMBER]

R3_3

[Equality Body Name] Year 3

[NUMBER]

R3_4

[Equality Body Name] Year 4

[NUMBER]

R3_5

[Equality Body Name] Year 5

[NUMBER]

R3_COMMENTS*

Please provide any relevant metadata, describe any challenges faced in answering the question or provide additional explanations or information, in particular relating to the specific situation in the Member State.

[TEXT]

Clarifications

Dimension/scope

Effectiveness, powers

Objective/rationale

Reporting on the measures adopted by the Member State and their equality bodies to raise awareness of rights under Directives 79/7/EEC, 2000/43/EC, 2000/78/EC and 2004/113/EC and of the existence of equality bodies and their services (in accordance with Article 5 of Directive (EU) 2024/1499)

Year of information

Situation over the five-year period covered by the reporting exercise

(E1) – Please indicate which measures have been adopted and implemented in your Member State to raise awareness among the general population throughout its territory, with a particular focus on individuals and groups at risk of discrimination, of the rights under Directives 79/7/EEC, 2000/43/EC, 2000/78/EC and 2004/113/EC and of the existence of equality bodies and their services.

E1_1

Measures have been adopted by the Member State to raise awareness of the rights under Directives 79/7/EEC, 2000/43/EC, 2000/78/EC and 2004/113/EC.

Yes/No

E1_2

Measures have been adopted by the equality body to raise awareness of the rights under Directives 79/7/EEC, 2000/43/EC, 2000/78/EC and 2004/113/EC.

Yes/No

E1_3*

Strategy to raise awareness of the rights under Directives 79/7/EEC, 2000/43/EC, 2000/78/EC and 2004/113/EC and on the existence of equality bodies and their services.

☐

E1_4*

Awareness-raising campaigns on the rights under Directives 79/7/EEC, 2000/43/EC, 2000/78/EC and 2004/113/EC.

☐

E1_5*

Awareness-raising campaigns on the existence of equality bodies and their services

☐

E1_6*

Number of awareness-raising campaigns during the reporting period

[NUMBER]

E1_7*

Surveys have been conducted on the level of awareness of the rights under Directives 79/7/EEC, 2000/43/EC, 2000/78/EC and 2004/113/EC and on the existence of equality bodies and their services.

☐

E1_8*

Number of surveys conducted during the reporting period

[NUMBER]

E1_9*

Please give an overview of the measures that have been adopted and implemented in your Member State to raise awareness, for example the topics covered and the results of campaigns and surveys carried out and/or other measures adopted and implemented to raise awareness.

[TEXT]

E1_COMMENTS*

Please provide any relevant metadata, describe any challenges faced in answering the question or provide additional explanations or information, in particular relating to the specific situation in the Member State.

[TEXT]

Clarifications

Dimension/scope

Effectiveness, powers

Objective/rationale

Reporting on the type of prevention and promotion activities carried out by the equality bodies and the grounds and fields actually covered (in accordance with Article 5 and taking into account recital 23 of Directive (EU) 2024/1499)

Year of information

Situation over the five-year period covered by the reporting exercise

E2A – For each equality body, please specify for which grounds and fields it carried out activities to prevent discrimination and promote equal treatment

[Equality Body Name]

Employment and occupation

Education

Access to goods and services available to the public

Housing

Social protection

E2A_1

Sex

—

—

☐

☐

☐

E2A_2

Racial or ethnic origin

☐

☐

☐

☐

☐

E2A_3

Disability

☐

—

—

—

—

E2A_4

Age

☐

—

—

—

—

E2A_5

Religion or belief

☐

—

—

—

—

E2A_6

Sexual orientation

☐

—

—

—

—

(E2B) – For each equality body, please indicate which prevention and promotion activities it carried out during the reporting period.

1

2

3

[Equality Body Name]

[Equality Body Name]

[Equality Body Name]

E2B_1*

Promotion of positive action among public/private entities

☐

☐

☐

E2B_2*

Equality mainstreaming among public/private entities

☐

☐

☐

E2B_3*

Offering training to public/private entities

☐

☐

☐

E2B_4*

Providing advice and support to public/private entities

☐

☐

☐

E2B_5*

Providing support with designing/adopting equality plans in public/private entities

☐

☐

☐

E2B_6*

Developing prevention and promotion material (e.g. toolbox, checklists)

☐

☐

☐

E2B_7*

Engaging in public debate

☐

☐

☐

E2B_8*

Organising information/promotion campaigns

☐

☐

☐

E2B_9*

Communicating with stakeholders, including social partners

☐

☐

☐

E2B_10*

Promoting the exchange of good practices

☐

☐

☐

E2B_11*

Carrying out or funding research

☐

☐

☐

E2B_12*

Carrying out or funding surveys

☐

☐

☐

E2B_13*

Please give an overview of the type of prevention and promotion activities undertaken by the equality body during the reporting period.

[TEXT]

[TEXT]

[TEXT]

E2_COMMENTS*

Please provide any relevant metadata, describe any challenges faced in answering the question or provide additional explanations or information, in particular relating to the specific situation in the Member State.

[TEXT]

Dimension/scope

Effectiveness, powers

Objective/rationale

Reporting on the complaints handled by each equality body per year for matters falling under Directive (EU) 2024/1499 (in accordance with Article 6 of Directive (EU) 2024/1499)

Year of information

Situation for each year of the five-year period between monitoring reports

E3 – For each equality body, please indicate the number of complaints handled per year for the grounds and fields covered by Directive (EU) 2024/1499.

[Equality Body Name]

Year 1

Employment and occupation

Education

Access to goods and services available to the public

Housing

Social protection

E3_1

Sex

—

—

[NUMBER]

[NUMBER]

[NUMBER]

E3_2

Racial or ethnic origin

[NUMBER]

[NUMBER]

[NUMBER]

[NUMBER]

[NUMBER]

E3_3

Disability

[NUMBER]

—

—

—

—

E3_4

Age

[NUMBER]

—

—

—

—

E3_5

Religion or belief

[NUMBER]

—

—

—

—

E3_6

Sexual orientation

[NUMBER]

—

—

—

—

E3_7

Total number of complaints handled for the grounds and fields covered by Directive (EU) 2024/1499

[NUMBER]

E3_COMMENTS*

Please provide any relevant metadata, describe any challenges faced in answering the question or provide additional explanations or information, in particular relating to the specific situation in the Member State.

[TEXT]

Clarifications

Dimension/scope

Effectiveness, powers

Objective/rationale

Reporting on the use of alternative dispute resolution by each equality/competent body, broken down by ground and field (in accordance with Article 7 and taking into account recital 26 of Directive (EU) 2024/1499)

Year of information

Situation for each year of the five-year period between monitoring reports

(E4) – For each equality/competent body, please indicate the number of cases per year falling within the scope of Directive (EU) 2024/1499 in which an alternative dispute resolution was reached.

[Equality Body Name]

Year 1

Employment and occupation

Education

Access to goods and services available to the public

Housing

Social protection

E4_1

Sex

—

—

[NUMBER]

[NUMBER]

[NUMBER]

E4_2

Racial or ethnic origin

[NUMBER]

[NUMBER]

[NUMBER]

[NUMBER]

[NUMBER]

E4_3

Disability

[NUMBER]

—

—

—

—

E4_4

Age

[NUMBER]

—

—

—

—

E4_5

Religion or belief

[NUMBER]

—

—

—

—

E4_6

Sexual orientation

[NUMBER]

—

—

—

—

E4_7

Total number of cases per year falling within the scope of Directive (EU) 2024/1499 in which an alternative dispute resolution was reached

[NUMBER]

E4_COMMENTS*

Please provide any relevant metadata, describe any challenges faced in answering the question or provide additional explanations or information, in particular relating to the specific situation in the Member State.

[TEXT]

Clarifications

Dimension/scope

Effectiveness, powers

Objective/rationale

Reporting on the use of inquiry powers by each equality/competent body each year under Directive (EU) 2024/1499 (in accordance with Article 8 of Directive (EU) 2024/1499)

Year of information

Situation for each year of the five-year period between monitoring reports

E5 – For each equality/competent body, please indicate the number of cases falling within the scope of Directive (EU) 2024/1499 in which inquiries were conducted each year.

[Equality/Competent Body Name]

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4

Year 5

Number of cases falling within the scope of Directive (EU) 2024/1499 in which inquiries were conducted each year

[NUMBER]

[NUMBER]

[NUMBER]

[NUMBER]

[NUMBER]

E5_COMMENTS*

Please provide any relevant metadata, describe any challenges faced in answering the question or provide additional explanations or information, in particular relating to the specific situation in the Member State.

[TEXT]

Clarifications

Dimension/scope

Effectiveness, powers

Objective/rationale

Reporting on the decisions/opinions by each equality body, broken down by ground and field, under Directive (EU) 2024/1499, each year (in accordance with Article 9 of Directive (EU) 2024/1499)

Year of information

Situation for each year of the five-year period between monitoring reports

E6 – For each equality body, please specify the number of decisions/opinions issued for the grounds and fields covered by Directive (EU) 2024/1499.

[Equality Body Name]

Employment and occupation

Education

Access to goods and services available to the public

Housing

Social protection

E6_1

Sex

—

—

[NUMBER]

[NUMBER]

[NUMBER]

E6_2

Racial or ethnic origin

[NUMBER]

—

[NUMBER]

[NUMBER]

[NUMBER]

E6_3

Disability

[NUMBER]

[NUMBER]

[NUMBER]

[NUMBER]

[NUMBER]

E6_4

Age

[NUMBER]

—

—

—

—

E6_5

Religion or belief

[NUMBER]

—

—

—

—

E6_6

Sexual orientation

[NUMBER]

—

—

—

—

E6_7

Total number of decisions/opinions issued for the grounds and fields covered by Directive (EU) 2024/1499

[NUMBER]

E6_COMMENTS*

Please provide any relevant metadata, describe any challenges faced in answering the question or provide additional explanations or information, in particular relating to the specific situation in the Member State.

[TEXT]

Clarifications

Dimension/scope

Effectiveness, powers

Objective/rationale

Reporting on the content of the decisions/opinions issued by each equality body each year (in accordance with Article 9 of Directive (EU) 2024/1499 – remedies and prevention)

Year of information

Situation for each year of the five-year period between monitoring reports

E7 – For each equality body, please indicate the number of decisions/opinions issued per year for the grounds and fields covered by Directive (EU) 2024/1499 which included measures to remedy breaches of the principle of equal treatment and measures to prevent further breaches.

[Equality Body Name]

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4

Year 5

Number of decisions/opinions per year which included measures to remedy breaches of the principle of equal treatment

[NUMBER]

[NUMBER]

[NUMBER]

[NUMBER]

[NUMBER]

Number of decisions/opinions per year which included measures to prevent further breaches of the principle of equal treatment

[NUMBER]

[NUMBER]

[NUMBER]

[NUMBER]

[NUMBER]

E7_COMMENTS*

Please provide any relevant metadata, describe any challenges faced in answering the question or provide additional explanations or information, in particular relating to the specific situation in the Member State.

[TEXT]

Clarifications

Dimension/scope

Effectiveness, powers

Objective/rationale

Reporting on the enforcement or follow-up of decisions or opinions issued by each equality body, and on the publication of summaries of those decisions or opinions (in accordance with Article 9 of Directive (EU) 2024/1499)

Year of information

Situation for each year of the five-year period between monitoring reports

E8 – Please indicate the number of decisions/opinions issued for the grounds and fields covered by Directive (EU) 2024/1499 which were enforced / followed up each year, and the number of (summaries of) decisions/opinions which were published.

[Equality Body Name]

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4

Year 5

Number of decisions/opinions per year which were enforced / followed up

[NUMBER]

[NUMBER]

[NUMBER]

[NUMBER]

[NUMBER]

Number of (summaries of) decisions/opinions per year which were published

[NUMBER]

[NUMBER]

[NUMBER]

[NUMBER]

[NUMBER]

E8_COMMENTS*

Please provide any relevant metadata, describe any challenges faced in answering the question or provide additional explanations or information, in particular relating to the specific situation in the Member State.

[TEXT]

Clarifications

Dimension/scope

Effectiveness, powers

Objective/rationale

Reporting on the court cases for each equality body over the reporting period, broken down by ground and field (in accordance with Article 10 of Directive (EU) 2024/1499)

Year of information

Situation over the five-year period covered by the reporting exercise

E9A – For each equality body, please specify the number of court cases in which it submitted observations in relation to grounds and fields covered by Directive (EU) 2024/1499.

[Equality Body Name]

Employment and occupation

Education

Access to goods and services available to the public

Housing

Social protection

E9A_1

Sex

—

—

[NUMBER]

[NUMBER]

[NUMBER]

E9A_2

Racial or ethnic origin

[NUMBER]

[NUMBER]

[NUMBER]

[NUMBER]

[NUMBER]

E9A_3

Disability

[NUMBER]

—

—

—

—

E9A_4

Age

[NUMBER]

—

—

—

—

E9A_5

Religion or belief

[NUMBER]

—

—

—

—

E9A_6

Sexual orientation

[NUMBER]

—

—

—

—

E9A_7

Total number of court cases in which the equality body submitted observations in relation to grounds and fields covered by Directive (EU) 2024/1499

[NUMBER]

E9A_8

Number of those cases in which the court followed the observations of the equality body

[NUMBER]

E9B – For each equality body, please specify the number of court cases in which it acted on behalf or in support of the victim(s) or in its own name in relation to grounds and fields covered by Directive (EU) 2024/1499.

[Equality Body Name]

Employment and occupation

Education

Access to goods and services available to the public

Housing

Social protection

E9B_1

Sex

—

—

[NUMBER]

[NUMBER]

[NUMBER]

E9B_2

Racial or ethnic origin

[NUMBER]

[NUMBER]

[NUMBER]

[NUMBER]

[NUMBER]

E9B_3

Disability

[NUMBER]

—

—

—

—

E9B_4

Age

[NUMBER]

—

—

—

—

E9B_5

Religion or belief

[NUMBER]

—

—

—

—

E9B_6

Sexual orientation

[NUMBER]

—

—

—

—

E9B_7

Total number of court cases in which the equality body acted in court in relation to grounds and fields covered by Directive (EU) 2024/1499

[NUMBER]

E9B_8

Number of those cases in which the court decided in favour of the equality body

[NUMBER]

E9_ COMMENTS*

Please provide any relevant metadata, describe any challenges faced in answering the question or provide additional explanations or information, in particular relating to the specific situation in the Member State.

[TEXT]

Clarifications

Dimension/scope

Effectiveness, powers

Objective/rationale

Reporting on decisions of the equality body that have been submitted for judicial review (in accordance with Articles 10 and 11 of Directive (EU) 2024/1499)

Year of information

Situation over the five-year period covered by the reporting exercise

E10 – For each equality body that adopts binding decisions, please indicate:

1

2

3

[Equality Body Name]

[Equality Body Name]

[Equality Body Name]

E10_1

Total number of decisions adopted over the reporting period that fall within the scope of Directive (EU) 2024/1499

[NUMBER]

[NUMBER]

[NUMBER]

E10_2

Of which, number of decisions submitted for judicial review

[NUMBER]

[NUMBER]

[NUMBER]

E10_3

Of which, number of decisions confirmed by the court after judicial review

[NUMBER]

[NUMBER]

[NUMBER]

E10_COMMENTS*

Please provide any relevant metadata, describe any challenges faced in answering the question or provide additional explanations or information, in particular relating to the specific situation in the Member State.

[TEXT]

Clarifications

Dimension/scope

Effectiveness, powers

Objective/rationale

Reporting on the independent surveys and research on discrimination conducted or commissioned by the equality body (in accordance with Article 16 of Directive (EU) 2024/1499)

Year of information

Situation over the five-year period covered by the reporting exercise

E11 – For each equality body, please specify the number of independent surveys and research studies conducted or commissioned on grounds and fields covered by Directive (EU) 2024/1499.

[Equality Body Name]

Employment and occupation

Education

Access to goods and services available to the public

Housing

Social protection

E11_1

Sex

—

—

[NUMBER]

[NUMBER]

[NUMBER]

E11_2

Racial or ethnic origin

[NUMBER]

E11_3

Disability

[NUMBER]

[NUMBER]

[NUMBER]

[NUMBER]

[NUMBER]

E11_4

Age

[NUMBER]

—

—

—

—

E11_5

Religion or belief

[NUMBER]

—

—

—

—

E11_6

Sexual orientation

[NUMBER]

—

—

—

—

E11_7

Total number of surveys on grounds and fields covered by Directive (EU) 2024/1499

[NUMBER]

E11_COMMENTS*

Please provide any relevant metadata, describe any challenges faced in answering the question or provide additional explanations or information, in particular relating to the specific situation in the Member State.

[TEXT]

Clarifications

Dimension/scope

Effectiveness, powers

Objective/rationale

Reporting on the reports and strategic planning of each equality body (in accordance with Article 17 of Directive (EU) 2024/1499)

Year of information

Situation over the five-year period covered by the relevant reporting exercise

E12 – For each equality body, please indicate:

1

2

3

[Equality Body Name]

[Equality Body Name]

[Equality Body Name]

E12_1

Whether it produces annual reports

Yes/No

Yes/No

Yes/No

E12_1_TEXT

Provide a link to the reports from the past five years

[TEXT] / [HYPERLINK]

[TEXT] / [HYPERLINK]

[TEXT] / [HYPERLINK]

E12_2

Whether it adopts work programmes setting out priorities and prospective activities

Yes/No

Yes/No

Yes/No

E12_2_TEXT

Provide a link to the work programme(s)

[TEXT] / [HYPERLINK]

[TEXT] / [HYPERLINK]

[TEXT] / [HYPERLINK]

E12_3

Whether it publishes reports on the state of equal treatment and discrimination in the Member State at least every four years

Yes/No

Yes/No

Yes/No

E12_3_TEXT

Provide a link to the latest report(s) on the state of equal treatment and discrimination

[TEXT] / [HYPERLINK]

[TEXT] / [HYPERLINK]

[TEXT] / [HYPERLINK]

E12_COMMENTS*

Please provide any relevant metadata, describe any challenges faced in answering the question or provide additional explanations or information, in particular relating to the specific situation in the Member State.

[TEXT]

Clarifications

Dimension/scope

Accessibility

Objective/rationale

Reporting on the accessibility of the premises, services and activities of each equality body for persons with disabilities (in accordance with Article 13 of Directive (EU) 2024/1499)

Year of information

Situation over the five-year period covered by the reporting exercise

A1 – For each equality body, please describe which mechanisms are available to ensure accessibility for persons with disabilities so as to guarantee equal access to all the services and activities of the equality body.

1

2

3

[Equality Body Name]

[Equality Body Name]

[Equality Body Name]

A1_1

The equality body’s premises are accessible (see definitions and references below).

Yes/Partly/No

Yes/Partly/No

Yes/Partly/No

A1_2

The information disseminated by the equality body, including on its website, is accessible (see definitions and references below).

Yes/Partly/No

Yes/Partly/No

Yes/Partly/No

A1_3

Reasonable accommodations are provided when a service or activity is not accessible.

Yes/Partly/No

Yes/Partly/No

Yes/Partly/No

A1_4

Description of the mechanisms available to ensure and monitor accessibility for persons with disabilities.

[TEXT]

[TEXT]

[TEXT]

A1_COMMENTS*

Please provide any relevant metadata, describe any challenges faced in answering the question or provide additional explanations or information, in particular relating to the specific situation in the Member State.

[TEXT]

Clarifications

Dimension/scope

Accessibility, effectiveness

Objective/rationale

Reporting on the accessibility of each equality body’s services and access to infrastructure and activities on an equal basis for all (in accordance with Articles 12 and 13 of Directive (EU) 2024/1499)

Year of information

Situation over the five-year period covered by the reporting exercise

A2 – For each equality body, please describe how it is ensured that all have access to the equality body’s services and publications on an equal basis.

1

2

3

[Equality Body Name]

[Equality Body Name]

[Equality Body Name]

A2_1

Complaints can be submitted orally on the phone.

Yes/No

Yes/No

Yes/No

A2_2

Complaints can be submitted orally on the equality body’s premises.

Yes/No

Yes/No

Yes/No

A2_3

Complaints can be submitted in writing (on paper).

Yes/No

Yes/No

Yes/No

A2_4

Complaints can be submitted in writing (online).

Yes/No

Yes/No

Yes/No

A2_5

Complaints are handled at no cost to the complainant.

Yes/No

Yes/No

Yes/No

A2_6

The equality body’s services are available throughout the Member State’s territory, including in rural and remote areas, thanks to online access.

Yes/No

Yes/No

Yes/No

A2_7

The equality body’s services are available throughout the Member State’s territory, including in rural and remote areas, thanks to other means of access (please specify in the text box).

Yes/No

Yes/No

Yes/No

A2_8*

Languages available for complaint submission

[TEXT]

[TEXT]

[TEXT]

A2_9*

Description of the mechanisms for ensuring equal access to the equality body’s services and publications

[TEXT]

[TEXT]

[TEXT]

A2_COMMENTS*

Please provide any relevant metadata, describe any challenges faced in answering the question or provide additional explanations or information, in particular relating to the specific situation in the Member State.

[TEXT]

Clarifications

Dimension/scope

Independent functioning

Objective/rationale

Monitoring the independent functioning of each equality body (in accordance with Article 3 of Directive (EU) 2024/1499)

Year of information

Situation over the five-year period covered by the reporting exercise

IF2 – By selecting the relevant options in the table and/or filling in the text box, please indicate, for your equality body, whether its independence is ensured, including if it is part of a multi-mandate body (in accordance with Article 3 of Directive (EU) 2024/1499).

[Equality Body Name]

IF2_1

The equality body is independent and free from external influence.

Yes/Partly/No

IF2_2

The equality body can independently follow up or refuse instructions or suggestions by any public or private entity (beyond its legal obligations).

Yes/Partly/No

IF2_3

The equality body can independently manage its own financial resources.

Yes/Partly/No

IF2_4

The equality body can independently manage its own staff.

Yes/Partly/No

IF2_5

The equality body can independently set its own priorities / areas of focus.

Yes/Partly/No

IF2_6

The equality body can independently release statements and adopt recommendations.

Yes/Partly/No

IF2_7

The equality body can independently decide how to handle individual complaints.

Yes/Partly/No

IF2_8

The procedures in place for the selection, appointment and revocation and potential conflicts of interest involving, staff holding decision-making or managerial positions and, where applicable, members of the governing board guarantee their competence and independence.

Yes/Partly/No

IF2_9

The internal structure of the equality body guarantees the independent, and where appropriate impartial, exercise of its competences.

Yes / Partly / No / Not applicable

IF2_10

The internal structure of the multi-mandate body guarantees that the equality mandate is exercised effectively.

Yes / Partly / No / Not applicable

IF2_11

Please describe the equality body’s independence in accordance with Article 3 of Directive (EU) 2024/1499, including any challenges encountered. Where relevant, please also expand on your answers to IF2_1 to IF2_10.

[TEXT]

IF2_COMMENTS*

Please provide any relevant metadata, describe any challenges faced in answering the question or provide additional explanations or information, in particular relating to the specific situation in the Member State.

[TEXT]

Dimension/scope

Resources

Objective/rationale

Assessing the adequacy of each equality body’s resources for it to perform all its tasks and exercise all its competences effectively (in accordance with Article 4 and taking into account recitals 21 and 22 of Directive (EU) 2024/1499)

Year of information

Situation over the five-year period covered by the reporting exercise

R4 – By selecting the relevant options in the table and/or filling in the text box, please assess, for your equality body, whether the resources available to it are adequate for it to perform all its tasks and exercise all its competences effectively, including if it is part of a multi-mandate body.

[Equality Body Name]

R4_1

Financial resources

Good / sufficient / constrained / highly constrained

R4_2

Human resources

Good / sufficient / constrained / highly constrained

R4_3

Technical resources

Good / sufficient / constrained / highly constrained

R4_4*

Automated systems

Good / sufficient / constrained / highly constrained

R4_5*

Prevention and promotion (Article 5 of Directive (EU) 2024/1499)

Good / sufficient / constrained / highly constrained / not applicable

R4_6*

Initial assistance to victims / handling of complaints (Article 6 of Directive (EU) 2024/1499)

Good / sufficient / constrained / highly constrained / not applicable

R4_7*

Alternative dispute resolution (Article 7 of Directive (EU) 2024/1499)

Good / sufficient / constrained / highly constrained / not applicable

R4_8*

Inquiries (Article 8 of Directive (EU) 2024/1499)

Good / sufficient / constrained / highly constrained / not applicable

R4_9*

Opinions (Article 9 of Directive (EU) 2024/1499)

Good / sufficient / constrained / highly constrained / not applicable

R4_10*

Decisions (Article 9 of Directive (EU) 2024/1499)

Good / sufficient / constrained / highly constrained / not applicable

R4_11*

Litigation (Article 10 of Directive (EU) 2024/1499)

Good / sufficient / constrained / highly constrained / not applicable

R4_12*

Equal access (Article 12 of Directive (EU) 2024/1499)

Good / sufficient / constrained / highly constrained / not applicable

R4_13*

Accessibility (Article 13 of Directive (EU) 2024/1499)

Good / sufficient / constrained / highly constrained / not applicable

R4_14*

Cooperation (Article 14 of Directive (EU) 2024/1499)

Good / sufficient / constrained / highly constrained / not applicable

R4_15*

Consultation and recommendations (Article 15 of Directive (EU) 2024/1499)

Good / sufficient / constrained / highly constrained / not applicable

R4_16*

Data collection and surveys (Article 16 of Directive (EU) 2024/1499)

Good / sufficient / constrained / highly constrained / not applicable

R4_17*

Reports (Article 17 of Directive (EU) 2024/1499)

Good / sufficient / constrained / highly constrained / not applicable

R4_18*

Assessment of automated systems

Good / sufficient / constrained / highly constrained / not applicable

R4_19*

Assessment of the adequacy of resources to perform all tasks and exercise all competences effectively

[TEXT]

R4_COMMENTS*

Please provide any relevant metadata, describe any challenges faced in answering the question or provide additional explanations or information, in particular relating to the specific situation in the Member State.

[TEXT]

Clarifications

Dimension/scope

Effectiveness, powers

Objective/rationale

Reporting on the effective access to information and documents that are necessary to establish whether discrimination has occurred, including where another competent body is empowered to conduct inquiries (in accordance with Article 8 of Directive (EU) 2024/1499)

Year of information

Situation over the five-year period covered by the reporting exercise

E13A – Please indicate whether the framework put in place in your Member State to enable you to carry out fact-finding effectively allows you to access the information and documents that are necessary to establish whether discrimination has occurred. Please describe any challenges encountered.

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2

3

[Equality Body Name]

[Equality Body Name]

[Equality Body Name]

E13A_1

The equality body has effective access to the information and documents necessary to establish whether discrimination has occurred

Most of the time / often / less than half of the time / almost never

Most of the time / often / less than half of the time / almost never

Most of the time / often / less than half of the time / almost never

E13A_2

Please expand on your answer.

[TEXT]

[TEXT]

[TEXT]

E13B – If another competent body is empowered to conduct inquiries, please indicate whether cooperation with that competent body is effective*:

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2

3

[Equality Body Name]

[Equality Body Name]

[Equality Body Name]

E13B_1

The competent body opens an inquiry at the request of the equality body.

Most of the time / often / less than half of the time / almost never

Most of the time / often / less than half of the time / almost never

Most of the time / often / less than half of the time / almost never

E13B_2

The competent body communicates the results of its inquiry to the equality body upon request.

Most of the time / often / less than half of the time / almost never

Most of the time / often / less than half of the time / almost never

Most of the time /often / less than half of the time / almost never

E13B_3

The competent body shares useful information upon request to allow the equality body to handle or close the complaint

Most of the time / often / less than half of the time / almost never

Most of the time / often / less than half of the time / almost never

Most of the time / often / less than half of the time / almost never

E13B_4

Description of the cooperation with the competent body, including any challenges encountered

[TEXT]

[TEXT]

[TEXT]

E13_COMMENTS*

Please provide any relevant metadata, describe any challenges faced in answering the question or provide additional explanations or information, in particular relating to the specific situation in the Member State.

[TEXT]

Dimension/scope

Effectiveness, powers

Objective/rationale

Reporting on the consultation of each equality body by the government and relevant public authorities on legislation, policy, procedures and programmes relating to the rights and obligations derived from Directives 79/7/EEC, 2000/43/EC, 2000/78/EC and 2004/113/EC and on the follow-up given to that consultation and to recommendations issued in accordance with Article 15 of Directive (EU) 2024/1499 or as part of the report on the state of equal treatment and discrimination published in accordance with Article 17 of Directive (EU) 2024/1499

Year of information

Situation over the five-year period covered by the reporting exercise

E14 – For each equality body, please indicate whether it is sufficiently consulted and to what extent its opinion is followed when expressed as part of a consultation process or in the form of recommendations issued in accordance with Article 15 and Article 17, point (c), of Directive (EU) 2024/1499.

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[Equality Body Name]

[Equality Body Name]

[Equality Body Name]

E14_1

Have the government and relevant public authorities consulted the equality body on relevant legislation, policy, procedure and programmes over the reporting period?

Most of the time / often / sometimes / almost never

Most of the time / often / sometimes / almost never

Most of the time / often / sometimes / almost never

E14_2

To what extent is the opinion of the equality body followed by the government and relevant public authorities after a consultation or after the equality body issues recommendations?

Most of the time / often / sometimes / almost never

Most of the time / often / sometimes / almost never

Most of the time / often / sometimes / almost never

E14_3

Please expand on your answer if relevant (number of consultations and/or recommendations, process, follow-up).

[TEXT]

[TEXT]

[TEXT]

E14_COMMENTS*

Please provide any relevant metadata, describe any challenges faced in answering the question or provide additional explanations or information, in particular relating to the specific situation in the Member State.

[TEXT]

Clarifications