The Observatory publishes legal policy working papers and thematic analyses on fundamental rights and rule of law issues.
European Disability Card — OENDDF contribution
OENDDF’s recommendations to the European Commission for a simple, automatic and inclusive European Disability Card.
Deprivation of Liberty
Consultation on the Draft Additional Protocol to the Convention on Human Rights and Biomedicine — persons with mental disorder (2018)
EONDFR statement to the Council of Europe Committee on Bioethics (DH-BIO) on involuntary placement and treatment of persons with mental disorder.
Parentage
OENDDF Position on the Recognition of Parenthood Between EU Member States — the Observatory opposes the European Commission’s proposal, warning it risks indirectly legitimising surrogacy.
Surrogacy
Surrogacy in India — 2019-2020 Study
Dr Sheela Saravanan’s field study on surrogacy in India, published by the OENDDF.
Audition – CCNE 2026 – Gestation pour autrui
OENDDF’s hearing before the French National Consultative Ethics Committee (CCNE) as part of the 2026 États généraux de la bioéthique. (in French)
Abortion
EONDFR position on the French bill to strengthen the right to abortion (2020)
Position paper: before extending the legal time limit for abortion, give women the means not to exceed it — four recommendations.
Migrations
The Observatory’s series of legal analyses and strategic notes on European migration policy. (in French)
Practical Guide — Identifying and Referring Persons in Vulnerable Situations
An observation and referral tool, based on the EUAA methodology, for civil society organisations supporting migrants across Europe.
Legal Analysis of the EU Regulation on Returns
Legal analysis of the proposed EU Regulation on Returns in light of fundamental rights and the principle of non-refoulement.
Combating Gender Bias in Artificial Intelligence and Sciences
OENDDF communiqué on the Recommendation of the Conference of INGOs of the Council of Europe (CONF/AG(2025)REC3) on gender bias in artificial intelligence and the sciences.
Ethical Charter of Artificial Intelligence
OENDDF’s public consultation on the European White Paper on Artificial Intelligence and proposal for a fundamental right to psychological integrity.
Recruitment Agencies, Migrant Domestic Work and Corporate Human Rights Due Diligence
OENDDF analysis note on corporate due diligence obligations applicable to recruitment and placement agencies in the migrant domestic work sector.
Business and Human Rights at the Council of Europe — OENDDF analysis note (CM/Rec(2016)3)
OENDDF’s five priorities for implementing the Council of Europe Recommendation on business and human rights.
The European Solidarity Corps: OENDDF Contribution (2017)
OENDDF contribution to the European Commission’s public consultation on the European Solidarity Corps, making the scheme accessible to the most vulnerable young people.