Rising cost of living undermines fundamental rights of EU citizens, says report

Brussels – 11.06.2026: The European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) has published its annual report, which examines the impact of rising living costs on the fundamental rights of EU citizens. According to the report, increased living costs in many member states have led to a worsening of social inequality, particularly affecting disadvantaged population groups. This development makes access to basic services more difficult and impairs the general well-being of citizens.A further focus of the report is the increase in online hate crime. The FRA notes that the spread of ...