The implementation of this Directive shall under no circumstances constitute grounds for a reduction in the level of protection against discrimination already afforded by Member States in the fields covered by this Directive.
Käesoleva direktiivi rakendamine ei õigusta mingil juhul selle diskrimineerimisvastase kaitstuse taseme alandamist, mis käesoleva direktiiviga reguleeritavas valdkonnas oli liikmesriikides juba varem olemas.