Values and rights, rule of law, security: Where does freedom begin and end?
The European Union is based on a set of shared values. The EU Charter of Fundamental Rights sets out into primary EU law a broad selection of personal freedoms that EU citizens benefit from, relating to questions of dignity, freedom, equality, solidarity, citizens’ rights and justice. The Lisbon Treaty sets out the four freedoms of the EU: freedom of goods, capital and persons, and the freedom to establish and provide services. Some of these values seem straightforward, such as the freedom of movement. Some of them are a little more abstract, such as ‘rule of law’.
Much has been discussed recently about the need to safeguard the freedom and rights of EU citizens. The new EU budget includes a ‘rule of law conditionality’ mechanism that will make it possible to suspend payments from the EU budget to Member States that do not respect the rule of law. The European Parliament just declared the European Union to be an LGBTQI Freedom Zone. And the COVID-19 pandemic shows us that the freedom of movement EU citizens are used to can be curtailed in certain circumstances. And what about security?
These rights and freedoms lie at the heart of democratic life in Europe. So now it’s over to you: What is the role of today’s youth in the protection of fundamental rights and freedoms across Europe? Where does freedom begin and end? Tell us about your ideas. Have your say on matters that affect your life. Help shape the future of the EU!
No drugs camign for youth.
There’s other addictions more healthy like traveling, learn languages, learn music or dance.
protect the “children on the law”, children with family problems should go to take care in any country of Europe. Promote the inclusion.
Following the values of the Chilean’s rights.
What is best for their growth.
There is a need to promote a smooth scientific dialogue on LGBTQI and to allow everyone to express their free opinion. Politicians need to do their utmost to separate the fight against discrimination from ideological war and avoid instrumentalisation. The concept of gender identity is very complex to say that its status is uncertain. There are divergent ideas in the scientific community and Europe must allow it to continue to exist because diversity is rich.
Being aware of hate speech, trolling in the internet I would like to voice my concern about anonymity especially in social media. Thousands of people leave disgracing comments each day making life of vulnerable ones a misery or hell. Each person breaching the rights of others should be fully responsible for their actions and deeds and accountable if there is a will of insulted person to do so. Are there ways to identify each person when making a public online comment? I believe some people would think twice before doing so.
The rights of the LGBTQ+ community are the topic of heated conversations all over the world. I find that very disappointing, considering that human rights should never be a controversial matter. That’s why I’m dedicated to breaking all the stereotypes that restrain our society from accepting all its members and becoming a better place for the next generation.
Sexual orientation and gender identity are integral aspects of our selves and not a choice. Ignoring that fact leads to stereotypes, misinformation, self-hate and discrimination.
We often hear people preach the importance of respecting the members of the LGBTQ+ community, but what exactly is being done by the national and local authorities in terms of protecting queer citizens and ending the stigma around them? The answer is almost nothing. Most governments are yet to legalize same sex marriage and pass laws that protect the members of the LGBTQ+ community. Consequently, we have to take the matter into our hands and urge authorities to do their duty (in other worlds to ensure the safety and well-being of the citizens).
It is necessary for people to receive proper education on these matters, so as to understand themselves and others better and learn to embrace anything that is deemed “different”. The question is: where and by whom is this education going to be provided? School is the most obvious answer. It is of fundamental importance that LGBTQ+ ed programs be introduced to students around the world. Only then will people break free from the holds of deep rooted beliefs that are being passed from generation to generation and realize that there is no excuse for disrespecting other humans.
You guessed it; neither religion nor culture justify the hate speech and the violation of basic human rights and it is high time state and academic institutions understood that.
So, let’s all use our power as free citizens to demand change. Because we, the new generation, DESERVE a more loving and accepting world.
Have a totally unpartial and free from politics a pan e.u. justice system because local government politicians use it to their favor. What is legal in France should be legal in Greece. Security it's imperative and must be centrally controlled and monitor 24-7