14. The experts noted with appreciation that the 25 February 2003 Anti-Discrimination Law adopted to incorporate the provisions of two Directives of the European Council, notably Council Directive 2000/43/EC on implementing the principle of equal treatment between persons irrespective of racial or ethnic origin, and Council Directive 2000/78/EC on establishing a general framework for equal treatment in employment and occupation, into the national legislative framework, strengthens the Belgian anti-discrimination legislation.
14. The experts noted with appreciation that the 25 February 2003 Anti-Discrimination Law adopted to incorporate the provisions of two Directives of the European Council, notably Council Directive 2000/43/EC on implementing the principle of equal treatment between persons irrespective of racial or ethnic origin, and Council Directive 2000/78/EC on establishing a general framework for equal treatment in employment and occupation, into the national legislative framework, strengthens the Belgian anti-discrimination legislation.