In a November plenary vote Parliament demanded&nbsp;a robust and multifaceted approach to combat all forms of racism and discrimination, including structural and institutional racism, in the EU.

In a resolution&nbsp;Parliament strongly condemned&nbsp;that minorities and migrants, including LGBTQI persons, face structural racism, discrimination, hate, sustained inequalities, difficulties in accessing the justice system, and violence by the police.

As reported by the 2019 Eurobarometer, over half of Europeans believe that racial discrimination is widespread in their country, with “Being Roma” (61% of respondents), “Ethnic origin” (59%) and “Skin colour” (59%) being the top three grounds for discrimination.

On 18 September 2020, the European Commission published its communication “A Union of equality: EU anti-racism action plan 2020-2025”. Concretely, the Action Plan calls for better enforcement of EU law; closer coordination, including through the appointment of a Coordinator for Anti-racism; the adoption of national action plans against racism and racial discrimination; more efforts in preventing discriminatory attitudes by law enforcement authorities; and increased diversity of staff in the EU institutions. Equality is one of the fundamental values on which the EU is founded.

It is duly reflected in the Treaties and the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the EU. International agreements, such as the European Convention on Human Rights also prohibit discrimination on various grounds, with limited exceptions in justified cases. With regard to the fight against racism and xenophobia, the main EU instrument is the Framework Decision on combating certain forms and expressions of racism and xenophobia by means of criminal law. This framework decision harmonises criminal definitions and sanctions.&nbsp;

Fight against racism and xenophobia

Press conference on European Elections- What Future on anti-racism in Europe

Anti-Racism and Diversity Week 2024

Boj proti rasismu, xenofobii, homofobii a jiným formám nesnášenlivosti (rozprava)

Combatting racism, xenophobia, homophobia and other forms of intolerance (debate)

Posílení boje proti rasismu, xenofobii a trestným činům z nenávisti (rozprava)

Strengthening the fight against racism, xenophobia and hate crime (debate)

Závěry konference OSN o rasismu (Durban II - Ženeva) (rozprava)

Conclusions of the UN Conference on Racism (Durban II' - Geneva) (debate)

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination 2023 - Anti-racism: why words matter

Anti-Racism Diversity Week 2023

International Day for the Abolition of Slavery event - How to react to and uproot racism in the workplace

EP Plenary session - Racial justice, non-discrimination and anti-racism in the EU

EP Plenary session - O.Q. - The Dutch childcare benefit scandal, institutional racism and algorithms

EP Plenary session - Role of culture, education, media and sport in the fight against racism

EP Plenary session - The rise of right-wing extremism and racism in Europe (in light of recent events in Rome)

DG PERS roundtable - International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination  '  Literary perspectives - and what the EP does '

EP Plenary session - Introductory remark by David SASSOLI, EP President - statement by Pierrette HERZBERGER-FOFANA (Greens/EFA,DE) and Philippe LAMBERTS (Greens/EFA,BE) on a racism issue

EP Plenary session - Fighting against antisemitism, racism and hatred across Europe

Annual manifestation against racism and xenophobia

International Women’s Day 2018 - Anti-Racism and Diversity Intergroup  conference - ' Double Glass Ceiling: Challenges facing women in patriarchal and secular societies - Perspectives of Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist and secular women '

Antonio TAJANI - EP President attends the Five minutes to twelve event against racism and xenophobia

Glyn FORD, Demetrios EVRIGENIS,  Guido NAETS

Press conference on the rise of fascism and racism in Europe

Visit of the president of the French anti-racist organisation SOS Racisme to the EP in Strasbourg

Plenary session week 48 in Brussels Combatting racism, xenophobia, homophobia and other forms of intolerance - Council and Commission statements

The report by Salima YENBOU (Greens/EFA, FR) intends to be a first step towards the full realisation of a fair, inclusive and just society by tackling racism and discrimination in the field of culture, education, sports and media. Closing statement by Mariya GABRIEL, European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth.

Role of culture, education, media and sport in the fight against racism: closing statement by Mariya GABRIEL, European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth

The report by Salima YENBOU (Greens/EFA, FR) intends to be a first step towards the full realisation of a fair, inclusive and just society by tackling racism and discrimination in the field of culture, education, sports and media.

Role of culture, education, media and sport in the fight against racism: MEPs debate

The report by Salima YENBOU (Greens/EFA, FR) intends to be a first step towards the full realisation of a fair, inclusive and just society by tackling racism and discrimination in the field of culture, education, sports and media. Opening statement by Mariya GABRIEL, European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth.

Role of culture, education, media and sport in the fight against racism: opening statement by Salima YENBOU (Greens/EFA, FR), rapporteur and by Mariya GABRIEL, European Commissioner for Innovation

The CULT (Culture and Education) Committee has voted in favor of a report that intends to be a first step towards the full realisation of a fair, inclusive and just society by tackling racism and discrimination in the field of culture, education, sports and media. Salima YENBOU (Greens/EFA, FR) is the rapporteur and asks for more representation and diversity in History books, calls member states to monitor diversity on the media.

The role of culture, education, media and sport in the fight against racism: statement by Salima YENBOU (Greens/EFA, FR)

During the plenary session (14-17 September 2020) in the European Parliament in Brussels, Ursula VON DER LEYEN delivers the State of the European Union (SOTEU 2020) before the MEPs. In her fifth part of the speech VON DER LEYEN focused on a more shared management of migration between member states, the respect of Rule of Law, and the respect of all human rights on the European territory. This transcription speech is the result of an automatic process. Check against delivery.

Part 5/5 - State of the European Union debate: Opening statement by Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President of the European Commission (Migration, Fight against racism, Rule of Law)

During the plenary session in the European Parliament in Brussels (17-19 June 2020), debate on the Anti-racism protests following the death of George Floyd. First round Political group leaders.

The Anti-racism protests following the death of George Floyd: First round Political group leaders

During the plenary session in the European Parliament in Brussels (17-19 June 2020), David SASSOLI, EP President, makes an opening statement at the resumption of session. His statement is followed by the intervention of Pierrette HERZBERGER-FOFANA (Greens/EFA, DE) who explained that has been victim of police violence by the Belgian police. Philippe LAMBERTS (Greens/EFA, BE), speaks as Group Leader of the Greens/EFA and as a citizen of the Belgian state. This transcription speeches are the result of an automatic process. Check against delivery.

Resumption of session: opening statements by David SASSOLI, EP President, Pierrette HERZBERGER-FOFANA (Greens/EFA, DE) and Philippe LAMBERTS (Greens/EFA, BE) on a racism issue

During the plenary session in the European Parliament in Brussels (17-19 June 2020), debate on the Anti-racism protests following the death of George Floyd. Closing statements

The Anti-racism protests following the death of George Floyd: Closing statements by Vĕra JOUROVÁ, Vice-President of the European Commission and Nikolina BRJNAC, Croatian Presidency

David SASSOLI, EP President, opens the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels by paying tribute to George Floyd, a 46-year-old Afro-American, who was killed by policemen during an arrest in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Pierrette HERZBERGER-FOFANA (Greens/EFA,DE) reports how she has been victim of police violence recently in Brussels.

Opening statement by David SASSOLI, EP President: extracts from the statement by Pierrette HERZBERGER-FOFANA (Greens/EFA,DE) on a racism issue and minute of silence in tribute to the death of George Floyd

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs start the session with a debate on the anti-racism protests following the death of George Floyd, a 46-year-old Afro-American, who was killed by policemen during an arrest in Minneapolis, Minnesota. His death, along with other such cases, has sparked demonstrations and protests against racism and police brutality all over the US, as well as around the globe.

Anti-racism protests following the death of George Floyd: extracts from the debate

During the plenary session in the European Parliament in Brussels (17-19 June 2020), debate on the Anti-racism protests following the death of George Floyd. MEPs debate (part 2)

The Anti-racism protests following the death of George Floyd: MEPs debate (part 2)

During the plenary session in the European Parliament in Brussels (17-19 June 2020), debate on the Anti-racism protests following the death of George Floyd. MEPs debate (part 1)

The Anti-racism protests following the death of George Floyd: MEPs debate (part 1)

During the plenary session in the European Parliament in Brussels (17-19 June 2020), MEPs debate on the anti-racism protests following the death of George Floyd. Opening statements by Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President of the EC and by Nikolina BRJNAC, Croatian presidency. This transcription speech is the result of an automatic process. Check against delivery.

The Anti-racism protests following the death of George Floyd: Opening statements by Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President of the EC and by Nikolina BRJNAC, Croatian presidency

During the plenary session (10-13 February 2020) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on fighting against anti-Semitism, racism and hatred across Europe on 12 February. Statements by Nikolina BRNJAC, State Secretary - Croatian Presidency, Vĕra JOUROVÁ, Vice-President of the EC in charge of Values and Transparency, Roberta METSOLA (EPP, MT), Kati PIRI (S&D, NL) and Frédérique RIES (RE, BE).

Fighting against antisemitism, racism and hatred across Europe: extracts from the debate (11/02)

Debate on combating racism, xenophobia, homophobia and other forms of intolerance, during the EP plenary session (30/11-01/12/2016) in Brussels. Statements by&nbsp;Carlos COELHO (EPP, PT), Claude MORAES (S&amp;D, UK), Catherine BEARDER (ALDE, UK), Kristina WINBERG (EFDD, SE), Julian KING, Member of the EC in charge of the Security Union, and Ivan KORCOK, Slovak Presidency of the EU.

Combating racism, xenophobia, homophobia and other forms of intolerance: extracts from the debate

At a ceremony held in the European Parliament in Strasbourg on 12 June 1986, Pierre PFLIMLIN, EP President, Hans van den BROEK, Dutch Minister for Foreign Affairs and President-in-Office of the Council, and Jacques DELORS, President of the European Commission, signed the Declaration against racism and xenophobia, just after the vote session in the plenary. The initiative is a response to the public indignation aroused by the xenophobic attacks on migrant workers and their families which had taken place in a number of Member States.

Vote and signing ceremony of the joint Declaration against racism and xenophobia

On 11 June 1986, after the vote of a resolution by the European Parliament. The Parliament, the Council and the Commission sign a Joint Declaration against Racism and Xenophobia. The text condemns all forms of intolerance, hostility and use of force on the grounds of racial, religious, cultural, social or national differences, and tends to protect the individuality and dignity of every member of society and to reject any form of segregation of foreigners

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Anti-Racism and Diversity Week 2024

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