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"In the debate on the state of the Union, the three most important questions are as follows:1. Fundamental rights – in its annual report on the application of the Charter of Fundamental Rights, the European Agency for Fundamental Rights called for action to be taken in particular on the treatment of asylum seekers, social exclusion of the Roma and personal data protection. If the Union wants to continue to boast of being known as the guardian of fundamental rights, it must urgently face up to these problems. Furthermore, two of the EU’s Member States, namely Poland, which currently holds the Presidency of the Council, and the United Kingdom, have not adopted the Charter of Fundamental Rights in full.
2. Women – women and men have equal rights only in theory. In practice, women suffer discrimination politically, economically and socially. They earn on average 17% less than men, they hold lower positions and it is more difficult for them to be promoted and combine a professional career with bringing up children. Half of Europe’s women have experienced violence, and between one and two million suffer it daily. Women are underrepresented in legislative and executive authorities at all levels, on the boards of banks, economic organisations and large firms and in science and scientific research.
3. Poverty – almost 84 million Europeans are at risk of poverty. The fight against poverty and social exclusion must be a priority. During the economic crisis, poverty has risen significantly among children. In relation to this, I call on the Council and the Commission to draw up and implement a strategy aimed at reducing poverty among children by half by the end of 2012."@en1
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