Minorities To Be Consulted In Decisions About Identity – Govt-Revised Constitution

Romanian authorities will consult with civic organizations of ethnic minorities in decisions regarding the preservation, development and expression of ethnic, cultural and religious identity, says the draft law revising the Constitution, passed by the Government on Wednesday.

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Article 6 of the Romanian Constitution was amended with a new section 3, said Romanian Prime-Minister Emil Boc. "It clearly states that public authorities will consult with civic organizations of ethnic minorities in decisions regarding the preservation, development and expression of their ethnic, cultural and religious identity", Boc added.

Article 6 of the Romanian Constitution, as referred to by the Prime-Minister, concerns the right to identity. Through it, the state recognizes and guarantees the right of national minority ethnics to the preservation, development and expression of their ethnic, cultural, linguistic and religious identity.

These protective measures taken by the Romanian State have to conform to the principles of equality and non-discrimination in relation to all other Romanian citizens.

The Romanian Government began Constitution revision procedures on Wednesday.

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