Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2005-06-07-Speech-2-306"
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"Mr President, there is a gap between the EU rhetoric on equality, inclusion and diversity, and the reality of experience across the Member States. This report rightly asserts that minority rights issues have not been high enough on the EU agenda. The report also reflects the massive amount of work required in this area if we are to bridge the gap between rhetoric and reality. In my limited time I shall add my voice to two specific calls that the report makes.
A critical requirement in asserting and protecting minority rights is political will. In this regard I echo the report’s call for speedy progress on the Council framework decision on combating racism and xenophobia. Also essential is the availability of comprehensive, reliable and disaggregated data on discrimination. The report correctly identifies this area as one meriting immediate action.
I congratulate Mr Moraes and I welcome the report’s assertion that equal treatment is a basic right and not a privilege, that human rights are indivisible and cannot be bought or sold. The challenge for all of us is to put in place mechanisms, and crucially resources, to realise these goals."@en1
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