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Protection and Non-Discrimination of Minorities in the EU

Summary

A resolution calling for enhanced protection and non-discrimination of minorities within EU Member States, focusing on linguistic, ethnic, and LGBTI rights.
10 07.02.2018
Other
civil law
human rights
social policy
public administration

Key points

  • Minority groups continue to face significant obstacles in exercising their fundamental rights and remain victims of hate speech and crimes.
  • There is a call for the creation of effective EU-wide monitoring tools to track how well native and linguistic minorities are being protected.
  • The resolution urges the revision of existing directives concerning racial equality and equal treatment in employment.
  • Member States are encouraged to protect linguistic diversity and promote the use of minority languages through education.
Documents (PDFs)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on protection and non-discrimination with regard to minorities in the EU Member States Fighting discrimination of EU citizens belonging to minorities in the EU Member States
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