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"I am voting in favour of the Race Directive for the following reasons.
As a British Asian woman, I have experienced first-hand the damaging effects racism can have on people and communities. Although there have been tremendous strides over the last few years to fight racism in all its forms, it still continues to blight people’s lives. For example, in my own region, the West Midlands, we have recently seen some worrying instances of racist violence. The attack on the white partner of the world-class black athlete Ashia Hansen is a sickening example.
This report is a real breakthrough in reversing the burden of proof in civil race discrimination cases. Once the facts of the case are established, it will fall to those accused of racism to prove their innocence.
I particularly welcome the measures included in the directive which will allow individuals to take civil proceedings if they are victimised on the grounds of race. I am also glad that the legislation takes account of the notion of “indirect discrimination”, where apparently neutral provisions can have an adverse effect on a person or a group of a particular race or ethnic origin.
Right-wing extremism is increasing, not just in Austria, but throughout Europe. This directive provides some of the most effective anti-racism legislation that Europe has ever seen, and the most effective piece of race relations legislation to affect my own Member State since the 1976 Race Relations Act.
Minority groups must be given a greater stake in Europe. The EU should pay more attention to their problems and aspirations. We need to connect EU institutions to all the communities of the Union. Europe must be inclusive, not exclusive. We must tackle racism wherever and whenever it occurs. The race directive is a stand against racism and a major step towards stamping it out."@en1
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