The directive was revolutionary at the time of its adoption because it did not limit protection against discrimination to the area of employment but also covers social security, education and access to housing.
Institūta struktūrvienībām vajadzētu atrasties "Eiropas izcilības un labas akadēmiskās reputācijas centru tuvumā, lai labāk izmantotu esošās infrastruktūras," uzskata Eiropas Parlaments.