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Eurostat: Discrimination Reports Higher for Foreign-Born Individuals in Cyprus and EU

Published February 27, 2026, 14:00
Eurostat: Discrimination Reports Higher for Foreign-Born Individuals in Cyprus and EU

New Eurostat data for 2024 reveals that individuals born abroad report discrimination more frequently than native-born individuals across the European Union. In Cyprus, discrimination is primarily reported in public services (6.6%), housing searches (6%), and public spaces (2.4%). The corresponding rates for those born in Cyprus are significantly lower. At the EU level, housing searches are the area with the largest differences, with 12.5% of foreign-born individuals reporting discrimination, compared to 4.3% of native-born individuals. This is followed by public services (9.7% vs. 4.5%) and public spaces (7.8% vs. 2.8%). The difference is smaller in interactions with educational institutions. The largest differences between the two groups were recorded in the Netherlands, Austria, Denmark, Finland, and Portugal, while in Croatia and Estonia, the rates are almost identical. Eurostat emphasizes that these findings highlight the need for further action to combat discrimination and promote equality. These findings highlight the existence of discrimination in various areas of life for foreign-born individuals, underlining the need for targeted policies and measures to protect their rights and promote their integration into society.