Combating discrimination: Community action programme 2001-2006

The European Parliament adopted the report by Michael CASHMAN (PES, UK) on combating discrimination. A large number of amendments are introduced into the proposal which widen the scope of the programme. In particular, harassment is included as a form of discrimination, and the programme is linked to the application of Article 13 of the Treaty. Some of the amendments are on preventing discrimination as well as fighting it. There is provision for giving upto 90% of core funding to EU level non-governmental organisations with experience of fighting discrimination. The Commission will publish an annual report on the objectives and priorities of the programmes.�