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Decision No 771/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2006 establishing the European Year of Equal Opportunities for All (2007) — towards a just society| Legal instrument | Decision |
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| Number legal act | Decision 2006/771 |
| Original proposal | COM(2005)225  |
| CELEX number i | 32006D0771 |
| Document | 17-05-2006 |
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| Publication in Official Journal | 31-05-2006; Special edition in Romanian: Chapter 01 Volume 006,OJ L 146, 31.5.2006,Special edition in Bulgarian: Chapter 01 Volume 006 |
| Effect | 20-06-2006; Entry into force Date pub. + 20 See Art 15 |
| End of validity | 31-12-9999 |
31.5.2006 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
L 146/1 |
DECISION No 771/2006/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL
of 17 May 2006
establishing the European Year of Equal Opportunities for All (2007) — towards a just society
(Text with EEA relevance)
THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 13(2) thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,
Having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee (1),
Having regard to the opinion of the Committee of the Regions (2),
Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 251 of the Treaty (3),
Whereas:
(1) |
Non-discrimination is a fundamental principle of the European Union. That principle should be taken into account in all the European Union's policies. |
(2) |
On the basis of Article 13 of the Treaty, the Council has adopted Directive 2000/43/EC of 29 June 2000 implementing the principle of equal treatment between persons irrespective of racial or ethnic origin (4) in, inter alia, employment, vocational training, education, goods and services, and social protection, Directive 2000/78/EC of 27 November 2000 establishing a general framework for equal treatment in employment and occupation (5), which prohibits discrimination on the grounds of religion or belief, disability, age and sexual orientation and Directive 2004/113/EC of 13 December 2004 implementing the principle of equal treatment between women and men in the access to and supply of goods and services (6). |
(3) |
Article 2 of the Treaty provides that the promotion of equality between men and women is one of the essential tasks of the Community. Likewise, Article 3(2) of the Treaty requires that the Community aim to eliminate inequalities, and to promote equality, between men and women in all its activities. |
(4) |
Article 21 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union sets out a prohibition on discrimination on a variety of grounds, whereas Article 23 thereof sets out the requirement that equality between men and women be ensured in all areas. |
(5) |
European legislation on equal treatment and non-discrimination covers all persons in the European Union. |
(6) |
The Social Agenda 2005 to 2010, which complements and supports the Lisbon Strategy, has a key role in promoting the social dimension of economic growth. One of the priorities of the Social Agenda 2005 to 2010 is the promotion of equal opportunities for all as a means of achieving a more socially inclusive society. |
(7) |
The year 2007 marks the 10th anniversary of the European Year against Racism, which has enabled considerable progress to be made towards the elimination of racial discrimination. |
(8) |
European legislation has significantly raised the level of guaranteed equality and protection against inequalities and discrimination across the European Union and acted as a catalyst for the development of a more coherent, rights-based approach to equality and non-discrimination. Despite this fact, people in the European Union still encounter discrimination and unequal treatment in their daily lives. |
(9) |
The European Year of Equal Opportunities for All (hereinafter referred to as the European Year) should lend fresh impetus to supporting Member States efforts to implement Community legislation on equal treatment and non-discrimination. |
(10) |
It is essential that actions in relation to racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation take full account of gender differences. |
(11) |
The consultation process organised by the Commission through the Green Paper... |
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