EESC adopts two opinions on Roma inclusion - 16 June 2011
At its 472nd plenary session, EESC adopted two texts related to Roma people.
Last and final comment in the Roma case, the Commission gives up - 19 October 2010
The European Commission decided to launch at the end of September, infringement proceedings against France for failure to transpose the directive on free movement of EU citizens in the EU, only if France did not propose measures for the effective transposition of the said Directive before October 15th, 2010.
The European Commission launches an infrigement action against France for violation of EU law - 14 September 2010
The European Commission finally reacted today, Tuesday, September 14th 2010, to Roma deportations occuring in France since August 2010.
The European Parliament votes a resolution on the situation of Roma in Europe - 09 September 2010
In its resolution of September, 9th 2010, the European Parliament calls on the immediate stop of Roma deportations for France, as well as for other EU member States. This resolution, submitted by the groups S&D, Greens, GUE/NGL and ALDE, has been accepted by the MEPs in a vote with 337 for and 245 against the resolution.
European Commissioners Reding, Malmström and Andor publish a note on the situation of Roma in Europe - 1st September 2010
European Commissioners Viviane Reding, responsible for justice, citizenship and fundamental rights; Cecilia Malmström, in charge of internal affairs; and Laszlo Andor, responsible for Employment and Social Affairs, issued on 1st September 2010, a joint communication on the situation of Roma in Europe.
The European Commission reacts to Romas’ deportations troughout Europe - 25 August 2010
After several weeks without any real reaction from the European Union after Romas’ deportations in some EU member States, the EU Commissioner for Justice, Fundamental rights and Citizenship, Madam Viviane Reding, declared "I expect that all Member States respect the commonly agreed EU rules on free movement, non-discrimination and the common values of the European Union, notably the respect for fundamental rights, including the rights of people belonging to minorities.".
MEPs alarmed by the deplorable situation Roma still have to face - 25 March 2010
In the Resolution of March 2010, adopted after the second European Summit on Roma, held in Cordoba (Spain) on April, 8th and 9th 2010, MEPs expressed their concerns about extreme poverty and social exclusion which Roma face, while some of them have become, since the last EU enlargements, EU citizens.
The European Parliament adpots a Resolution on the anti-discrimination proposal - 2 April 2009
The European Parliament, through this Resolution, adopted the Commission proposal for a general framework on the fight against discriminations.
MEPs worried about the social situation of Roma - 11 March 2009
MEPs, recognizing that past enlargements of the EU have brought many challenges, especially social integration of vulnerable groups, demand that the EU adopts a coordinated approach as to improve working conditions as well as life conditions of Roma, who is the largest ethnic minority in the EU.
MEPs call Italian authorities to stop taking fingerprints of Roma - 10 July 2008
In its resolution of July 10th, 2008, European Parliament condemns the actions taken by Italian authorities to take fingerprints of Roma, including minors, who reside in Italy. This measure clearly constitutes an act of discrimination directly based on ethnicity.
A proposal for a directive as to address the deficiencies in the field of the fight against discriminations at the EU level - July 2nd, 2008
The European Commission presented in early July 2008 a proposal for a directive on the implementation of the principle of equal treatment between persons irrespective of religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation sexual.
MEPs together for a European strategy towards Roma - 31 January 2008
The European Parliament adopted in early 2008, a resolution condemning racism and discrimination against Roma. MEPs also urge the Commission to establish and implement effective tools such as a European Framework Strategy and a Community Action Plan for Roma Inclusion.
The European Parliament adopts a resolution on the rise of extremism in Europe - 13 December 2007
Following the rise of various extremist political parties and the increase of racist and xenophobic acts, Parliament adopted on December 13th 2007, a resolution in which MEPs express their concern about the surge of extremism, xenophobia, and racism in Europe.
Council Directive 2004/113/EC implementing the principle of equal treatment between men and women in the access to and supply of goods and services - December, 13th 2004
The Directive establishes the prohibition of discrimination based on sex in the access to and supply of goods and services. Therefore, all direct discrimination between women and men is prohibited, including unfavourable treatment for reasons of pregnancy and maternity, and all indirect discrimination is also prohibited. Harassment, sexual harassment and incitement to discrimination are considered as discrimination based on sex and for this reason are also prohibited.
Council Directive 2000/78/EC establishing a general framework for equal treatment in employment and occupation - November, 27th 2000
Council Directive 2000/78/EC of 27 November 2000, establishing a general framework for equal treatment in employment and occupation, prohibits discrimination on the grounds of religion or belief, disability, age, or sexual orientation as regards employment and occupation with a view to putting into effect in the Member States the principle of equal treatment. This directive provides that employers shall take appropriate measures where needed in a particular case to enable a person with a disability to have access to, participate in, or advance in employment, or to undergo training unless such measures would impose a disproportionate burden on the employer.
Council Directive 2000/43/EC implementing the principle of equal treatment between persons irrespective of racial or ethnic origin - June, 29th 2000
Council Directive 2000/43/EC of 29 June 2000 implementing the principle of equal treatment between persons irrespective of racial or ethnic origin sets out a binding framework by prohibiting racial discrimination throughout the EU. The directive outlaws discrimination in the fields of employment, social protection and social security, social benefits, education and access to the supply of goods and services. Moreover, it recognises that discrimination on the grounds of ethnic origin may affect women and men differently. The directive had to be implemented in the national laws of Member States by 19 July 2003.
The Lund recommendations on the effective participation of national minorities in public life - September 1999
The purpose of the Lund Recommendations, like The Hague and Oslo Recommendations before them, is to encourage and facilitate the adoption by States of specific measures to alleviate tensions related to national minorities and thus to serve the ultimate conflict prevention goal of the High Commissioner on National Minorities (HCNM). The Lund Recommendations on the Effective Participation of National Minorities in Public Life attempt to clarify in relatively straight-forward language and build upon the content of minority rights and other standards generally applicable in the situations in which the HCNM is involved.
The Oslo Recommendations regarding the linguistic rights of national minorities - February 1998
The resultant Oslo Recommendations Regarding the Linguistic Rights of National Minorities attempt to clarify, in relatively straight-forward language, the content of minority language rights generally applicable in the situations in which the High Commissioner on National Minorities is involved. In addition, the standards have been interpreted in such a way as to ensure their coherence in application.
The Hague recommendations regarding the education rights of national minorities - October 1996
The resultant Recommendations Regarding the Education Rights of National Minorities attempt to clarify in relatively straight-forward language the content of minority education rights generally applicable in the situations in which the High Commissioner on National Minorities is involved. In addition, the standards have been interpreted in such a way as to ensure their coherence in application.
Framework Convention for the protection of national minorities - February 1995
The Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities, drawn up within the Council of Europe by Ad Hoc Committee for the Protection of National Minorities (CAHMIN) under the authority of the Committee of Ministers, was adopted by the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe on 10 November 1994 and opened for signature by the member States of the Council of Europe on 1 February 1995.
European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages - November, 5th 1992
The European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages (ECRML) is a European treaty adopted in 1992 under the auspices of the Council of Europe to protect and promote historical regional and minority languages in Europe.
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) - December, 18th 1979
The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women was adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations (UN) on 18 December 1979. The objective of the Convention is to end discrimination against women in all areas of life.
International Convention on the elimination of all forms of racial discrimination - December, 21th 1965
The Convention commits its members to the elimination of racial discrimination and the promotion of understanding among all races.
