8 Amendments of Iles BRAGHETTO related to 2008/0140(CNS)
Amendment 35 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) All individuals enjoy the freedom to contract, including the freedom to choose a contractual partner for a transaction. This Directive should not apply to economic transactions undertaken by individuals for whom these transactions do not constitute their professional or commercial activity. The concept of professional or commercial activity should be understood according to the definitions used in the acquis communautaire relating to consumer protection.
Amendment 43 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) Member States are responsible for the organisation and content of education. The Commission Communication on Competences for the 21st Century: An Agenda for European Cooperation on Schools draws attention to the need for special attention to be paid to disadvantaged children and those with special educational needs. In particular national law may provide for differences in access to educational institutions based on religion or belief. Member States may also allow or prohibit the wearing or display of religious symbols at school.
Amendment 67 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 - paragraph 8
Article 2 - paragraph 8
8. This Directive shall be without prejudice to general measures laid down in national law or practice which, in a democratic society, are necessary for public security, for the maintenance of public order and the prevention of criminal offences, for the protection of health and the protection of the rights and freedoms of others.
Amendment 81 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 - paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 3 - paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. This Directive is without prejudice to the responsibilities of Member States for social security and health care.
Amendment 99 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 11
Article 11
With a view to promoting the principle of equal treatment, Member States shall encourage dialogue with relevant stakeholders, in particular non- governmental organisations, organisations representing civil society, churches, and religious, philosophical, and non- denominational organisations, which have, in accordance with their national law and practice, a legitimate interest in contributing to the fight against discrimination on the grounds and in the areas covered by this Directive.
Amendment 110 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) Member States are responsible for the organisation and content of education. The Commission Communication on Competences for the 21st Century: An Agenda for European Cooperation on Schools draws attention to the need for special attention to be paid to disadvantaged children and those with special educational needs. In particular national law may provide for differences in access to educational institutions based on religion or belief. Member States may also allow or prohibitThis Directive shall not apply to national laws concerning the wearing or display of religious symbols in state schools.
Amendment 168 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 6
Article 2 – paragraph 6
6. Notwithstanding paragraph 2, Member States may provide that differences of treatment on grounds of age, religion or personal belief, disability and sexual orientation shall not constitute discrimination, if, within the context of national law, they are justified by a legitimate aim, and if the means of achieving that aim are appropriate and necessary. In particular, this Directive shall not preclude the fixing of a specific age for access to social benefits, education and certain goods or services.
Amendment 297 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 11
Article 11
11. With a view to promoting the principle of equal treatment, Member States shall encourage dialogue with relevant stakeholders, in particular non- governmental organisations, churches, religious associations and communities and non-confessional organisations, which have, in accordance with their national law and practice and in the context of their identity and specific contribution, a legitimate interest in contributing to the fight against discrimination on the grounds and in the areas covered by this Directive.