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Will the new EU disability card guarantee freedom of movement for everyone?

Video. Will the new EU disability card guarantee freedom of movement for all?

Updated: 18/04/2024 - 14:26 GMT+2

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Around one in four people over the age of 16 were living with some form of disability in the European Union in 2022. Yet disability rights campaigners say their right to travel between EU member states is limited due to a lack of accessibility and recognition.

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