New Treaty on European Union: What is in it for Children?

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Table of Contents:

Introduction

What is Euronet?

Executive Summary 

Analysis of the EU Treaty Articles

  • ARTICLE 13 (EX ARTICLE 6A) - Non Discrimination, Euronet Comment. a) No Direct Effect b) Unanimity Required c) Only deals with Discrimination d) Limited financial powers
  • ARTICLE K.1 - Offenses against children, Euronet Comment.  a) Third Pillar b) Limited to Offences Against Children
  • ARTICLE 137 (EX ARTICLE 118)-Social Exclusion, Euronet Comment. 
  • ARTICLE 141 (EX ARTICLE 119) - Equal Opportunities, Euronet Comment
  • ARTICLE 143 (EX ARTICLE 120)-Demography, Euronet Comment.
  • ARTICLE 153 (EX ARTICLE 129A) - Consumer Policy, Euronet Comment.  

Annex 1- Analysis of citizen's rights conferred by the treaty which includes children.

Annex 2- Summary of important ministerial committments given during the IGC.

pdf: http://www.crin.org/docs/EURONETTreatyBriefingFR.pdf

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