policymakers. One of the things that we will be doing will be to
jointly seek solutions to racial and ethnic minorities increased
participation in decision –making in the development and
implementation of policy initiatives to address discrimination and
inequality. We also want to support the exchange of ideas and share
perspectives and best practice through the continuance of the
transatlantic dialogue.
We will seek to organise a second Trans-Atlantic dialogue and Black
European Summit sometime next year. We will develop some
common goals over the next months and promote participation of
Blacks in Europe in various decision making bodies. We will create
a network to support elected officials and we will seek to cooperate
with various institutions and civil society. We would welcome your
support in pursuing these objectives.
Madam chair,
Let me make a few recommendations:
I recommend that
States take active measures to encourage Political parties in Europe
to adopt a code of conduct with regards to the issue of
discrimination and racism but also Policy guidelines should be
adopted in dealing with extreme right-wing organizations.
The EU commission organises consultations and seminars on
representation and participation of people of African descent in the
political and decision-making processes. The Black European
Summit will be happy to cooperate and facilitate such a process if
resources are made available.