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04-03-2013 - Bekämpfung der Diskriminierung
La Ministre Marie-Arlette Carlotti et la Vice-présidente Viviane Reding veulent renforcer les droits des personnes handicapées en Europe
Commission européenne MEMO Bruxelles, 4 mars 2013 Marie-Arlette Carlotti, ministre française déléguée aux personnes handicapées et à la lutte contre l’exclusion et Viviane Reding, vice-présidente de la Commission européenne en charge de la justice, des droits fondamentaux et de la citoyenneté, se sont rencontrées à Bruxelles le lundi 4 mars 2013.
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19-02-2013 - Bekämpfung der Diskriminierung
They only see my skin colour
New "Right on" episode on Racism and Xenophobia
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27-01-2013 - Bekämpfung der Diskriminierung
Eurobarometer 2012 über die Wahrnehmung von Diskriminierung in der EU
Die Europäische Kommission veröffentlicht heute ein neues Eurobarometer zur Diskriminierung in der Europäischen Union.
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25-01-2013 - Bekämpfung der Diskriminierung
Digitale Agenda: Kommission schlägt EU-Regeln vor, damit Behörden-Websites für alle barrierefrei werden
Dank der heute, am internationalen Tag für Menschen mit Behinderungen, von der Europäischen Kommission vorgeschlagenen neuen Vorschriften sollen es über 100 Millionen EU-Bürger künftig leichter haben, wenn sie öffentliche Dienstleistungen online in Anspruch nehmen wollen, um z. B. einen Arbeitsplatz zu suchen, ein Kraftfahrzeug anzumelden, ihre Steuererklärung abzugeben oder einen Reisepass oder Führerschein zu beantragen.
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18-12-2012 - Bekämpfung der Diskriminierung
Conclusions of the Equality Summit 2012: Promoting Equality for Growth
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03-12-2012 - Bekämpfung der Diskriminierung
Berlin wins 2013 Access City Award
The prize has been awarded in recognition of Berlin's comprehensive and strategic approach to creating an accessible city for all.
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30-11-2012 - Bekämpfung der Diskriminierung
European Day for People with Disabilities on 3 December: Europeans strongly back better accessibility for disabled
Commission Press release Brussels, 30 November 2012 European Brussels, 30 November 2012 – Europeans strongly believe that disabled people should be able to participate fully in society, according to a new survey by the European Commission released ahead of the European Day for People with Disabilities on 3 December.
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29-11-2012 - Bekämpfung der Diskriminierung
Making Europe accessible
Euronews right on episode on efforts to make European cities more accessible.
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22-11-2012 - Bekämpfung der Diskriminierung
Eurobarometer 2012 on perceptions of discrimination in the EU
The European Commission releases today a new Eurobarometer on discrimination in the European Union.
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15-11-2012 - Bekämpfung der Diskriminierung
'Access Cities Award competition advances towards the December final'
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02-10-2012 - Bekämpfung der Diskriminierung
Roma integration: national representatives discuss progress and pool ideas
European Commission MEMO Brussels, 2 October 2012 Four months after the European Commission's first report on the EU Framework for national Roma integration strategies (see IP/12/499), a network of coordinators responsible for the national Roma integration strategies from the EU's 27 Member States is today meeting in Brussels to discuss...
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23-07-2012 - Bekämpfung der Diskriminierung
Addendum to the restricted call for proposals - action grants 2012
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31-05-2012 - Bekämpfung der Diskriminierung
Winners of the EU Journalist Award 'Together against discrimination'
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23-05-2012 - Bekämpfung der Diskriminierung
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 which was endorsed by EU leaders soon afterwards.
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30-01-2012 - Bekämpfung der Diskriminierung
Nationale Strategien zur Eingliederung der Roma
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24-01-2012 - Bekämpfung der Diskriminierung
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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16-12-2011 - Bekämpfung der Diskriminierung
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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13-12-2011 - Bekämpfung der Diskriminierung
European Commission seeks public input on measures to break down barriers to disabled people
- Press release European Commission Brussels, 13 December 2011 – Today, the European Commission launched a public consultation on its future plans for breaking down barriers to Europeans with disabilities. The consultation will help the Commission to prepare its proposals for a European Accessibility Act, planned for autumn 2012.
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01-12-2011 - Bekämpfung der Diskriminierung
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. The annual honour aims to award efforts to improve accessibility in the urban environment and to foster...
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17-11-2011 - Bekämpfung der Diskriminierung
EU Platform for Roma Inclusion: Frequently asked questions
Brussels, 17 November 2011 Who are the Roma? There are around 10-12 million Roma people in Europe. They have been part of Europe for centuries and are integral to its society and economy, but frequently face prejudice, intolerance, discrimination and exclusion.
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16-11-2011 - Bekämpfung der Diskriminierung
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 - Bekämpfung der Diskriminierung
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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24-06-2011 - Bekämpfung der Diskriminierung
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 - Bekämpfung der Diskriminierung
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. European leaders meeting in Brussels today backed a plan to end the centuries-old exclusion of the continent's Roma minority.
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08-04-2011 - Bekämpfung der Diskriminierung
Viviane Reding Vice-President of the European Commission, responsible for Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship The EU Framework for national Roma Integration Strategies: Moving fro...
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 all stakeholders: from national governments, EU institutions and international organisations...
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06-04-2011 - Bekämpfung der Diskriminierung
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 sexual orientation.
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05-04-2011 - Bekämpfung der Diskriminierung
European Commission calls on Member States to set national strategies for Roma integration
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 - Bekämpfung der Diskriminierung
Equality: Commission drops three cases against Poland following new anti-discrimination law
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 anti-discrimination law.
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04-03-2011 - Bekämpfung der Diskriminierung
First European Equal Pay Day highlights EU earnings gap
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. This day – 5 March – marks the extra number of days in 2011 that women must...
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01-03-2011 - Bekämpfung der Diskriminierung
Sex Discrimination in Insurance Contracts: Statement by European Commission Vice-President Viviane Reding, the EU’s Justice Commissioner, on the European Court of Justice's ruling in th...
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 Reding (who is in charge of gender equality at the European Commission) said: "Today is...
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24-11-2010 - Bekämpfung der Diskriminierung
Equality: Commission welcomes end of discriminatory pension ages in Greece and Italy; closes infringement cases
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 that different pensionable ages in Greece (case C-559/07) and...
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15-11-2010 - Bekämpfung der Diskriminierung
Creating a barrier-free Europe: European Commission seeks better access for 80 million people with disabilities
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 these activities out of reach.
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15-11-2010 - Bekämpfung der Diskriminierung
European Disability Strategy 2010-2020 – frequently asked questions
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 of life, both in the economy and society...
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28-10-2010 - Bekämpfung der Diskriminierung
Equality: European Commission closes infringement case against the United Kingdom on gender rules
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). The case was successfully concluded after the United Kingdom transposed the Directive as regards Gibraltar.
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28-10-2010 - Bekämpfung der Diskriminierung
Equality: European Commission closes cases against Germany on anti-discrimination rules
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 of religion, belief, disability, age and sexual orientation (Directive 2000/78/EC) and in employment in almost all other areas...
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28-10-2010 - Bekämpfung der Diskriminierung
Equality: Commission requests Czech Republic to comply with EU gender equality rules
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). The request, in the form of a reasoned opinion under EU infringement procedures, comes after the Czech Republic failed to adequately...
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30-09-2010 - Bekämpfung der Diskriminierung
Equality: European Commission closes cases against Sweden and Latvia on employment
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 orientation (Directive 2000/78/EC).
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14-09-2010 - Bekämpfung der Diskriminierung
Viviane Reding Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship Statement on the latest developments on the Roma situation Brussels, 1...
"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 State of the European Union just because they belong to a...
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20-05-2010 - Bekämpfung der Diskriminierung
EU adopts new measures to improve housing conditions of Roma communities
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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19-05-2010 - Bekämpfung der Diskriminierung
EU seeks rapid ratification of UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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 - Bekämpfung der Diskriminierung
Disability Rights: EU and the Ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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 Rights and Citizenship, will urge those EU Member States that have not done so yet to...
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07-04-2010 - Bekämpfung der Diskriminierung
Communication on Roma in Europe and Progress Report on Roma inclusion 2008-2010
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 programme to help make policies for Roma inclusion more effective.
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07-04-2010 - Bekämpfung der Diskriminierung
European Commission urges Roma social inclusion
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 economic integration of Roma.
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18-03-2010 - Bekämpfung der Diskriminierung
Employment equality rules: European Commission sends final warning to Portugal and closes case against Lithuania
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 and occupation (Directive 2000/78/EC, see also MEMO/08/69).
