Eurostat/European Youth Portal Data: Recent data (2024) showing that 8% of young people in the EU report a disability and face systematic exclusion from political participation.

Inclusion Europe “Inclusion Indicators 2024”: Highlights how European countries perform regarding the rights and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities, including the right to vote.

FRA Report on Political Participation: An analysis of the rights of persons with intellectual and psychosocial disabilities to vote and stand for election across the EU.

EU Youth Strategy 2019–2027: This framework focuses on the themes “Engage, Connect, Empower,” and aims to foster youth participation in democratic life.

Council of Europe Recommendation CM/Rec (2011)14: This key policy document underlines the importance of assistance in decision-making and education in democratic participation specifically for people with disabilities.

European Social Charter (1961): Contains explicit provisions on the rights of persons with disabilities to independence, social integration, and participation in the life of the community.

UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN CRPD) – Article 29: Guarantees that parties ensure persons with disabilities can effectively and fully participate in political and public life on an equal basis with others.

Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2021-2030: This strategy aims to ensure full participation and equal opportunities. It specifically targets “supporting electoral participation” and addressing barriers in the democratic process.