EU Stockholm Programme

De-humanising the serfs and destroying the last vestiges of individuality within the EU Lisbon was never to be the end. Download the complete PDF File COM 262 Stockholm 2009.pdf - from here. Try the annex for a taste: ANNEX: Priority issues Promoting citizens' rights: a Europe of rights Fundamental rights The Union must accede to the European Convention on Human Rights in order to enhance its system for the protection of fundamental rights. The Union will assess, on the basis of a report published by the Commission, how to facilitate a sharing of the memory of totalitarian crimes. Free movement The effective implementation of Directive 2004/38 on the free movement of persons is essential. The Commission will back it up by publishing guidelines and monitor its application. A system will be set up in this context allowing citizens to obtain civil status documents easily and free of charge. In the long term, the Union must consider mutual recognition of the effects of civil status documents. Respect for diversity The Union must devise a common approach for mobilising the existing financial and legal instruments better in order to tackle discrimination, racism, xenophobia and homophobia. Protecting the vulnerable An ambitious EU strategy on the rights of the child must be developed. EU action for the protection of the vulnerable, women victims of violence and dependent persons has to be strengthened. Data protection The Union must establish a comprehensive personal data protection scheme covering all areas of EU competence. The introduction of a European certification scheme for 'privacy-aware' technologies, products and services must be examined. Data protection requires strong international cooperation. The Union must contribute to the development and promotion of international standards in this area. Participating in democratic life With a view to the European elections of 2014, the Union will introduce innovative measures to encourage citizens' participation. Consular protection A stronger framework of coordination and cooperation in the consular protection sphere must be introduced.