5 Amendments of Ibán GARCÍA DEL BLANCO related to 2021/2186(INI)
Amendment 6 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Expresses concern about the number of petitions setting out cases of discrimination; in this context, stresses that discrimination remains one of the most serious and unacceptable threats to fundamental rights and that it has no place in any aspect of life; recalls that the EU is built on diversity, pluralism, tolerance, and non-discrimination; stresses that discrimination undermines human dignity, life opportunities, prosperity, well- being, and often safety; regrets the fact that the proposal for a Council Directive on implementing the principle of equal treatment between persons irrespective of religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation (COM(2008)0426) (the ‘horizontal Anti-Discrimination Directive’) remains blocked in the Council, and calls on the Commission to propose new anti- discrimination legislation; calls, therefore, on the Member States to effectively tackle every alleged case of discrimination and to deal with it in accordance with EU and national law;
Amendment 23 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers that LGBTI people face some of the biggest challenges as far as fundamental rights are concerned, and, in particular, the right to non-discrimination; stresses that the right of a person to self- determination of their sex, sexual orientation or gender identity is inviolable; highlights that in spite of the progress made in recent years with regard to LGBTI acceptance,, and that sexual orientation and gender identity have increasingly been recognised as discrimination grounds in international law; highlights that in spite of the progress made in recent years with regard to LGBTI acceptance, only in the field of employment EU law protects lesbian, bisexual and gay people from discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation, and regrets that the situation of LGBTI people in the EU still remains critical, as they continue to be the targets of discrimination across all areas of life, becoming vulnerable to verbal and physical attacks that remain largely invisible out of fear of negative consequences;
Amendment 51 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Recalls that the protection of natural persons in relation to the processing of personal data should be a fundamental right; alerts that although the GDPR provides ways for people to protect their personal data, and by extension their privacy, data breaches occur resulting in a breach of confidentiality, availability and integrity, and posing individuals’ rights and freedoms at risk or at high-risk; urges the Commission and the European Data Protection Supervisor to continue their efforts to oversee the implementation of the appropriate technical and organisational measures by the responsible entities to avoid such data breaches;
Amendment 54 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8 b. Recalls that the freedom of expression, to hold opinions and to receive and impart information and ideas is a fundamental right; shows concern over the creation, dissemination and amplification of false or manipulated information using digital technologies for political, ideological or commercial motives; notes that such actions unleash immediate disruptive effects in our societies and can have serious consequences for democracy and human rights; urges the Commission and the Member States to launch initiatives calling for multidimensional and multistakeholder responses to counter disinformation, enhancing the role of free, independent and diverse media, investing in media and digital literacy, empowering individuals and rebuilding public trust.
Amendment 56 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 c (new)
Paragraph 8 c (new)
8 c. Welcomes the European Commission’ proposal for an inter- institutional European Declaration on Digital Rights and Principles as a reference point to guide the European digital transformation and Europe’s pioneering role in digital policies; recalls that “the Charter” dates from a time when digital economy was not contemplated as it is today; consequently, efforts to protect our citizens’ in the digital sphere have been scattered in a myriad of proposals, resolutions and legislative acts; calls for a European Charter for Digital Rights that responds to the EU rights in the digital age and recognises, among others, the access to the internet as a human right;