French volunteer firefighters are victims of discrimination, according to the Council of Europe. The European Committee of Social Rights affirms on Wednesday that the difference in treatment in France between volunteer and professional firefighters constitutes discriminatory treatment under the European Social Charter.
“We are now waiting to see what the reaction of the French State will be, since this decision, if it finds violations, is not accompanied by specific injunctions,” reacted Manuel Caullet, Sud Sdis national delegate. Non-binding decision.