Combating anti-Muslim hatred in the EU
At a Glance
28-11-2018
Discrimination against minorities is against EU values and principles. However, research shows that discrimination against Muslims is becoming more common, and that it is increasingly supported by some political parties. EU secondary legislation on the issue is limited, and even grounds and areas of discrimination that are already covered need more work to ensure comprehensive protection. Nonetheless, several key legislative proposals are not making any progress, much to the regret of the European Parliament.
At a Glance
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- civil society
- culture and religion
- EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATIONS
- EU Charter of Fundamental Rights
- European construction
- European Convention on Human Rights
- EUROPEAN UNION
- exchange of information
- fundamental rights
- human rights
- information and information processing
- international affairs
- INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
- Islam
- LAW
- Muslim
- POLITICS
- politics and public safety
- racism
- religious discrimination
- religious symbol
- rights and freedoms
- social framework
- SOCIAL QUESTIONS
- xenophobia