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"Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, I endorse the work accomplished by Mrs Lynne. I must say that this debate comes at an interesting time for Europe. I would like the Commission and yourself, Commissioner, to have the full awareness that you seem to be lacking at the moment.
This issue does not just concern progress made in equal opportunities and non-discrimination in terms of employment and working conditions; the central issue is the need for a horizontal directive on equal treatment which covers all grounds for discrimination. A climate of intolerance and hostility is emerging in Europe. This is already giving rise to ethnic discrimination – just look at immigration and the Roma. Heaven help us if we turn a blind eye.
This is why there is an urgent need for a comprehensive directive covering all discrimination in order to complete the anti-discrimination package under Article 13 of the Treaty. It will also help to improve the level of cross-cultural encounters in Europe; such encounters improve the quality of culture and are cogent, and are urgently needed now.
This is why I say to you, Commissioner, and to the Commission, show a bit more political courage, because so far there has been absolutely none!"@en1
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