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It is crucial that we adopt an integrated and consistent approach to the fight against discrimination and xenophobia and that we derive maximum benefit from exchanging experiences and best practice. Equal treatment and respect for diversity are in the interests of the whole of society.
We have adopted a series of directives aimed at ensuring that every citizen is provided with effective legal protection against all forms of discrimination. Yet whilst we have created a strong legal framework to combat discrimination, the big problem that remains to be addressed is that of ensuring that it is implemented effectively and efficiently.
The protection of minorities is of major importance, especially following the last enlargement, which gave rise to a larger number of Member States with a huge cultural and linguistic diversity. Community legislation and policy must be in a position to support the efforts made by these Member States to address the problems faced by minorities, such as promoting their inclusion and involvement.
All forms of discrimination are unacceptable, but we cannot force any Member State to change its legislation to accept situations that run counter to their moral and cultural traditions. The subsidiarity principle must be upheld and the responsibility shared by the Union and the Member States on this issue of human rights must be fulfilled."@en1
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