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23-05-2012 - Tackling discrimination
European Commission calls on Member States to implement national plans for Roma integration
Brussels, 23 May 2012 –The European Commission has called on EU Member States, in a report adopted today, to implement their national strategies to improve the economic and social integration of Europe's 10 to 12 million Roma. Member States developed these plans in response to the Commission's EU Framework for national Roma integration strategies adopted on 5 April 2011 (see IP/11/400, MEMO/11/216) which was endorsed by EU leaders soon afterwards (IP/11/789).
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22-03-2012 - Tackling discrimination
Extraordinary EU Platform on Roma inclusion
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29-02-2012 - Tackling discrimination
European Accessibility Act
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30-01-2012 - Tackling discrimination
National strategies for Roma inclusion
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24-01-2012 - Tackling discrimination
Promoting equal treatment for all. Play video
1 in 6 Europeans have some sort of disability. This should not be an obstacle to their equal access to jobs, public services or new technology. The Roma are the largest ethnic minority in Europe. As equal EU citizens, they enjoy the same rights as everyone else in Europe, and should be allowed to enjoy them without facing discrimination or exclusion.
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18-01-2012 - Tackling discrimination
European Year for active ageing and solidarity between generations 2012 - Opening conference
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13-12-2011 - Tackling discrimination
European Commission seeks public input on measures to break down barriers to disabled people
European Commission - Press release Brussels, 13 December 2011 – Today, the European Commission launched a public consultation on its future plans for breaking down barriers to Europeans with disabilities....
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06-12-2011 - Tackling discrimination
High-Level Meeting on Disability: Presidents of Commission, Parliament and European Council join forces with the European Disability Forum
European Commission - Press release Brussels, 06 December 2011 - Leaders of the European Union institutions today came together for the first time with the European Disability Forum to discuss issues facing the estimated 80 million Europeans with disabilities. ...
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01-12-2011 - Tackling discrimination
Salzburg wins EU award for disabled-friendly cities
European Commission - Press release Brussels, 1 December 2011 – The Austrian city Salzburg today won the Access City award 2012, the European prize for making cities more accessible to people with disabilities....
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01-12-2011 - Tackling discrimination
European Day of Persons with Disabilities Conference 2011
The European Commission celebrates the European Day of Persons with Disabilities with an annual conference, organised in close cooperation with the European Disability Forum. The conference is part of the EU's wider efforts to promote the mainstreaming of disability issues.
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30-11-2011 - Tackling discrimination
Conference on Business innovation and creation through Diversity
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17-11-2011 - Tackling discrimination
EU Platform for Roma Inclusion: Frequently asked questions
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17-11-2011 - Tackling discrimination
6th Meeting of the European Platform for Roma Inclusion
On November 17-18 the European Commission organises the 6th Meeting of the European Platform for Roma Inclusion.
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16-11-2011 - Tackling discrimination
Stop discrimination newsletter - winter 2011 edition
The winter edition of the Stop Discrimination Newsletter focuses on the Fifth Equality Summit of 14-15 November 2011 in Poznan, Poland which dealt with how equality policy is being implemented at regional and local level across the European Union. Lina Papamichalopoulou, head of the team working on non-discrimination policies at the European Commission, Directorate-General for Justice, gives an interview about her role, the theme of the Summit and what she thinks are the main challenges for the coming years in the field of equality and anti-discrimination
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08-11-2011 - Tackling discrimination
Working together for Roma inclusion - The EU framework explained
This publication provides guidance on the key elements of the EU Framework for national Roma integration strategies adopted on 5 April 2011 by the European Commission. It also highlights existing good practices and tools that can provide support and help orientate policymaking. It is designed to be used by national and local decision makers. It will be available in all EU languages
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19-10-2011 - Tackling discrimination
Compendium of Practice on Non-Discrimination / Equality Mainstreaming
Non-discrimination / equality mainstreaming is a challenging concept to implement. This compendium is designed to assist policy makers and programme managers, in all policy fields, to implement this mainstreaming as an integral part of their work. It offers guidance on supporting and implementing this mainstreaming and sets out a broad range of practice examples from different Member States.
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19-08-2011 - Tackling discrimination
Access City Award
Award launched in 2010 to promote accessibility in the urban environment for persons with disabilities
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11-07-2011 - Tackling discrimination
Stop discrimination newsletter - summer 2011 edition
Stop-Discrimination Newsletter just published!
The summer 2011 edition of the stop-discrimination newsletter focuses on initiatives taken at EU level to improve the situation of Europe’s Roma population. It also includes the interviews of Aurel Ciobanu-Dordea, the new Director for Equality at the European Commission, Directorate-General Justice, of Lívia Járóka MEP and Zoltán Balog, Minister of State for Social Inclusion in Hungary. Next edition - winter 2011! -
24-06-2011 - Tackling discrimination
European Commission invites nominations for anti-discrimination journalist award
The European Commission launched the 2011 competition of the EU Journalist Award – Together against discrimination! The award – the only competition for print and online journalists focused on discrimination and diversity issues in the EU – recognises journalists who contribute to a better public understanding of diversity and discrimination issues in the EU. The EU-wide winner and the two runners up will receive vouchers with a value of €5,000, €3,500 and €2,500, respectively. Registration deadline: 10 November 2011 at 12.00 (midday-CET).
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24-06-2011 - Tackling discrimination
EU leaders endorse Commission's plan for Roma integration
European Commission - Press release Brussels, 24 June 2011 – The European Commission's EU framework for national Roma integration strategies ( IP11/400, MEMO/11/216 ) was endorsed at the highest political level....
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27-05-2011 - Tackling discrimination
Possible successor to PROGRESS
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08-04-2011 - Tackling discrimination
Viviane Reding Vice-President of the European Commission, responsible for Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship The EU Framework for nat
SPEECH/11/245 Dear Ms Izsák, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am delighted to be here with you at this 5th meeting of the European Platform for Roma Inclusion. The European Platform for Roma Inclusion provides a unique forum for debate and cooperation between ...
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06-04-2011 - Tackling discrimination
Employment Equality: European Commission refers Italy to the EU's Court of Justice
IP/10/408 Brussels, 6 April 2011 The Commission has referred Italy to the EU's Court of Justice concerning the transposition of Directive 2000/78/EC, which prohibits discrimination in employment on the grounds of religion or belief, disability, age and ...
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05-04-2011 - Tackling discrimination
European Commission calls on Member States to set national strategies for Roma integration
IP/11/400 Strasbourg, 5 April 2011 Europe's 10-12 million Roma continue to face discrimination, exclusion and the denial of their rights, while governments lose out on increased revenue and productivity because potential talent could go wasted....
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14-03-2011 - Tackling discrimination
Equality: Commission drops three cases against Poland following new anti-discrimination law
IP/11/311 Brussels, 14 March 2011 The European Commission has closed three separate infringement procedures against Poland covering different aspects of EU equality legislation. The Commission successfully concluded the cases after Poland adopted a new ...
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04-03-2011 - Tackling discrimination
First European Equal Pay Day highlights EU earnings gap
IP/11/255 Brussels, 4 March 2011 Women in the European Union earn on average 17.5% less than men during their lifetimes. This stark figure will be highlighted tomorrow during the first EU-wide Equal Pay Day....
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01-03-2011 - Tackling discrimination
Sex Discrimination in Insurance Contracts: Statement by European Commission Vice-President Viviane Reding, the EU’s Justice Commissioner, on
MEMO/11/123 Brussels, 1 March 2011 The Court of Justice of the European Union today delivered its ruling in the Test-Achats case (C-236/09) concerning sex discrimination in insurance premiums. Commenting on the judgement, EU Justice Commissioner Viviane ...
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24-11-2010 - Tackling discrimination
Equality: Commission welcomes end of discriminatory pension ages in Greece and Italy; closes infringement cases
IP/10/1553 Brussels, 24 November 2010 The European Commission has welcomed notification by Greece and Italy of measures to comply with EU rules on pensionable ages. In its rulings of 26 March 2009 and 13 November 2008, the EU’s Court of Justice found ...
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15-11-2010 - Tackling discrimination
Creating a barrier-free Europe: European Commission seeks better access for 80 million people with disabilities
IP/10/1505 Brussels, 15 November 2010 Most people take it for granted that they can hop on a bus to go shopping, surf the Internet or enjoy a television series. But for the 80 million Europeans with a disability, there may be major obstacles that put ...
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15-11-2010 - Tackling discrimination
European Disability Strategy 2010-2020 – frequently asked questions
MEMO/10/578 Brussels, 15 November 2010 Why does the EU need a new strategy on disability? Around 80 million Europeans have a disability, representing one out of six people in the EU. They have the right to participate fully and equally in all aspects ...
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28-10-2010 - Tackling discrimination
Equality: Commission requests Czech Republic to comply with EU gender equality rules
IP/10/1427 Brussels, 28 October 2010 The European Commission has today sent a formal request to the Czech Republic to implement fully EU rules against gender discrimination in employment (Directive 2002/73/EC )....
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28-10-2010 - Tackling discrimination
Equality: European Commission closes cases against Germany on anti-discrimination rules
IP/10/1429 Brussels, 28 October 2010 The European Commission has today closed legal proceedings against Germany for incorrectly implementing two parts of EU anti-discrimination legislation. The EU rules concern discrimination in employment on grounds ...
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28-10-2010 - Tackling discrimination
Equality: European Commission closes infringement case against the United Kingdom on gender rules
IP/10/1428 Brussels, 28 October 2010 The European Commission today has closed legal proceedings against the United Kingdom for non-transposition of EU rules prohibiting gender discrimination in access to and supply of goods and services ( Directive 2004/113/EC ...
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30-09-2010 - Tackling discrimination
Equality: European Commission closes cases against Sweden and Latvia on employment
IP/10/1235 Brussels, 30 September 2010 The European Commission has today closed legal proceedings against Sweden and Latvia for incorrectly implementing EU rules on equal treatment in employment on the basis of religion, belief, disability, age and sexual ...
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14-09-2010 - Tackling discrimination
Viviane Reding Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship Statement on the latest d
SPEECH/10/428 "Over the past weeks, the European Commission has been following very closely the developments in France regarding the Roma. I personally have been appalled by a situation which gave the impression that people are being removed from a Member ...
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20-05-2010 - Tackling discrimination
EU adopts new measures to improve housing conditions of Roma communities
IP/10/589 Brussels, 20th May 2010 The European Parliament has given its green light to a proposal from the European Commission which makes it possible to use European regional funding to improve housing for marginalised communities....
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18-05-2010 - Tackling discrimination
EU seeks rapid ratification of UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
IP/10/575 Brussels, 18 May 2010 European Commission Vice-President Viviane Reding will urge EU Member States to swiftly ratify the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities during a May 19 Ministers’ meeting in Zaragoza, Spain....
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18-05-2010 - Tackling discrimination
Disability Rights: EU and the Ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
MEMO/10/198 Brussels, 18 May 2010 On 19 May 2010 the Spanish EU Presidency will host an informal meeting of Ministers responsible for disability policies in Zaragoza, Spain. Commission Vice-President Viviane Reding, responsible for Justice, Fundamental ...
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07-04-2010 - Tackling discrimination
Communication on Roma in Europe and Progress Report on Roma inclusion 2008-2010
MEMO/10/121 Brussels, 7 April 2010 What is the new Communication about? This is the first time the European Commission has adopted a policy Communication dedicated specifically to Roma. The document defines the main challenges ahead and develops an ambitious ...
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07-04-2010 - Tackling discrimination
European Commission urges Roma social inclusion
IP/10/407 Brussels, 7 April 2010 Roma communities, the European Union’s largest ethnic minority, continue to face persistent discrimination and segregation. The European Commission urged Member States in a report today to use EU funds for the social and ...
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18-03-2010 - Tackling discrimination
Employment equality rules: European Commission sends final warning to Portugal and closes case against Lithuania
IP/10/318 Brussels, 18 March 2010 The European Commission today stepped up legal action against Portugal for incorrectly implementing EU rules prohibiting discrimination based on religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation in employment ...
