Council and Parliament give green light to the event. The aim is to promote equal opportunities and to make Europeans aware of their rights. The European Commission also wants to show "how diversity makes the EU stronger". (Ref. 06564)
After 2006 and the year of “Workers’ mobility”, the hot topic next year will be equal opportunities. Four themes have been distinguished: rights, representation, recognition and respect. The total budget for this operation will amount to 15 million Euros.
“For a whole year, we will be putting the spotlight on equal opportunities and the benefits for Europe of a diverse society. Too many talents in Europe are poorly utilized and we can’t afford it” said Vladimir Spidla, EU Commissioner for Employ
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