Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2008-05-20-Speech-2-053"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2008-05-20"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Progress made in equal opportunities and non-discrimination in the EU (debate)2
dcterms:Language	"fr"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20080520.6.2-053"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2008-05-20-Speech-2-0542
lpv:speaker	lp:Bernard Lehideux2
lpv:spokenAs	unknown; Mouvement Démocrate (2008-03-28--2009-07-13)3 member; EMPL (2007-01-31--2009-07-13)3 member; Delegation to the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly (2004-09-15--2009-07-13)3 substitute; DEVE (2007-01-31--2009-07-13)3 member; ALDE (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3 substitute; Delegation to the EU-Chile Joint Parliamentary Committee (2004-09-15--2009-07-13)3
lpv:translated text	". Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, Mrs Lynne, your work and your commitment on this key dossier have been remarkable. I was one of the first people from our group to witness this within the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, and I thank you warmly. A protective law only works if it is effectively applied. That is why, Mrs Lynne, I share your concern about the poor implementation of directives prohibiting discrimination in certain Member States. These situations are unacceptable and should be the subject of forceful, deliberate action by the Commission. No indulgence can be tolerated in this area. A protective law is also worthless unless it can actually be used by those it is designed to protect. That is why I believe, as you do, that we need to make sure that the victims of discrimination do indeed have access to information and to the means for defending themselves. That is the responsibility of the Member States, and there again, negligence should not be tolerated. However, although your report represents a key step, this is mainly because of the comprehensive approach to discrimination you speak up for. I unreservedly support your request for a comprehensive directive to combat all forms of discrimination. Like you, I am convinced that a unified approach is essential, taking account of all grounds for discrimination. Article 13 is not a call for lack of action or for uncoordinated action, but an invitation to act. Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, put away your fears and theoretical debates. Proposing a comprehensive directive is a necessity and is plain common sense. There is a large majority of us here that believes this and is asking you, Commissioner, to listen."@en1

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