Type: Acts of the European Union: European Parliament Resolution on application of Directive 2000/43/EC implementing the principle of equal treatment between persons irrespective of racial or ethnic origin

Authority: European Authorities - European Union: European Parliament

Date: 09/27/2007

Subject: The Europea Parliament, whereas discrimination remains a serious problem in the Member States, urged the Member States to transpose all Community anti-discrimination legislation at the earliest opportunity and to make use of all the instruments available, including positive action, to ensure equality in practice. The European Parliament noted that most Member States have taken action in order to implement the Directive 2000/43/EC, but that only a few have adequately transposed all of its provisions fully. Concerning the EU Institutions, the European Parliament called on the Commission to involve the Fundamental Rights Agency in the Community anti-discrimination legislative framework and, more generally, it urged the EU institutions to continue to use the situation of ethnic minorities, particularly women and minors, in applicant countries as a criterion for the purpose of assessing preparedness for accession to the European Union.

Classification: Equality - Art. 21 Non discrimination

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