3 Amendments of Carlo CASINI related to 2008/0140(CNS)
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.