European Parliament
President.
Question No 1 by Marie Panayotopoulos-Cassiotou 
Subject: Provision of services and freedom of movement for families with children
European families are protesting in increasing numbers against the discrimination to which they are subjected in connection with the provision of services and exercising their right to freedom of movement within the EU because they are accompanied by children under the age of 15.
Recent articles in the Greek press have taken a positive view of the exclusion of children from commercial public premises such as hotels, restaurants, etc.
What measures will the Council take to eliminate discrimination and age 'racism' against children, adolescents and their families? Are there plans to harmonise the requirements in regard to the provision of services and guaranteeing freedom of movement within the EU to prevent the infringement of the rights of young Europeans and their families?

