This Directive extends the European Disability Card and European Parking Card system to third-country nationals legally residing in EU Member States. It ensures that non-EU citizens with disabilities who legally reside in the EU have the same rights and access to facilities as EU citizens with disabilities. The Directive also covers persons accompanying disabled individuals and assistance animals.The act consists of 8 articles that establish the scope of application, define key terms, and set implementation deadlines. The main changes include extending all rights and obligations from Directive 2024/2841 to third-country nationals, while maintaining existing rules on mobility across the EU. The Directive must be implemented by Member States by June 5, 2027, and applied from June 5, 2028.Key provisions include:
– Equal treatment for third-country nationals with recognized disability status in their EU country of residence
– Coverage of beneficiaries of temporary protection and international protection
– Recognition of disability status across all EU Member States
– Possibility for Member States to provide information in languages understood by third-country nationals
– Special attention to multiple forms of discrimination, particularly affecting women and girls with disabilities
– Maintenance of existing rules on third-country nationals’ mobility across the EU
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