In adopting a joint resolution from the PES, ALDE, Greens and GUE/NGL political groups, by 301 in favour to 161 against with 102 abstentions, Parliament deplores the fact that the Council has been unable to adopt the 2001 Council Framework Decision on combating racism and xenophobia. MEPs urgently call on the future Finnish Presidency of

The European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) expresses its serious concern about inflammatory statements made by far right politicians, including Ministers, against lesbians and gay men. We condemn this dangerous populism, which attempts to scapegoat minority communities. We reaffirm: our opposition to discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation; and our support for the rights of