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[Ion Georgescu]

Title: Mesaj




 

  
  
    
      President Barroso proposes a new framework to “lock-in” a culture 
      of fundamental rights in EU legislation
      The European Commission has today adopted a new mechanism to 
      ensure that all Commission legislative proposals are systematically and 
      rigorously checked for compatibility with the Charter of Fundamental 
      Rights. The new mechanism is based on a process of systematic screening of 
      legislation from the earliest preparatory work through to inter-service 
      consultation. The other key instruments consist of: impact assessments on 
      the effect of legislation on individual rights; and an examination of the 
      legal reasoning for legislation - with an assessment of its effects on 
      fundamental human rights. The new Commissioners Group on Fundamental 
      Rights, Anti-discrimination and Equal Opportunities will ensure that the 
      results of these examinations are taken into account throughout the 
      legislative process.
      President Barroso said, “When I presented my Commission to the European 
      Parliament last autumn, I said that the respect and enforcement of 
      fundamental rights, the fight against discrimination and promotion of 
      equal opportunities were essential priorities. This initiative is a 
      flagship example of the principled approach that this Commission has 
      embraced when it comes to taking fundamental rights seriously. Today we 
      are sending a clear signal that we are determined to match intentions with 
      deeds. This new system of oversight is balanced and proportional. Most 
      importantly, it reflects our determination to lock-in a culture of 
      fundamental rights in the EU legislation.”
      This initiative responds to concerns that, as the Union’s impact on 
      citizens’ daily lives increased, it did not always take fully into account 
      classic civil rights like those guaranteeing freedom of _expression_ and 
      information and those protecting citizens against intrusive powers of the 
      state. The Charter of Fundamental Rights responds to those concerns - and 
      with this new mechanism, every legislative proposal will be screened for 
      compatibility with the Charter. This is the first initiative of the new 
      Commissioners Group on Fundamental Rights, Anti-discrimination and Equal 
      Opportunities which was established under the Barroso Commission. Other 
      issues under preparation by the new Commissioner’s group include: 
      proposals for a Fundamental Rights Agency and for an Institute for the 
      Equality between Men and Women; the preparation of proposals for an 
      anti-discrimination strategy and a European Year for equal opportunities 
      for all; the preparation of an initiative on the protection of children. 
      
  
     
 


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