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Roma Foundation for Europe condemns racist remarks by Romanian minister
Roma Foundation for Europe condemns racist remarks by Romanian minister
The Roma Foundation for Europe network condemns racist language used by Romania’s economy minister, stressing EU values, accountability, and standards for senior public office.
Trei decenii de tăcere, compromisuri și voturi tranzacționate. Deputatul Păun acuză PSD că dă vina pe comunitatea romă pentru eșecul alegerilor din București
Trei decenii de tăcere, compromisuri și voturi tranzacționate. Deputatul Păun acuză PSD că dă vina pe comunitatea romă pentru eșecul alegerilor din București
Scandalul Păun–PSD nu este despre cine a pierdut alegerile în București. Este despre falimentul unui model de reprezentare politică și despre eșecul statului român de a garanta cetățenie reală tuturor.
When Bulgaria’s Streets Echo Roma’s Longstanding Reality
When Bulgaria’s Streets Echo Roma’s Longstanding Reality
Bulgaria’s latest protests highlight frustrations that Roma communities have faced for decades
Watch: The Ten Billion Euro Opportunity
The Ten Billion Euro Opportunity: How Investment in Roma Talent Can Boost Europe’s Economies and Address the Talent Shortage Zeljko Jovanovic, President, Rom...
Slovenia’s "Šutar Law" Sets a Dangerous Precedent for Europe
Slovenia’s "Šutar Law" Sets a Dangerous Precedent for Europe
The new law sends a signal across Europe that treating a minority as a security threat is no longer unthinkable.
Roma Foundation Calls for Justice and Action After Shocking Racist Violence Against Child
Roma Foundation Calls for Justice and Action After Shocking Racist Violence Against Child
A disturbing attack on a young Roma boy signals a moral and institutional failure.
Slovenia’s New Security Law Tests Europe’s Rule-of-Law Credibility
Slovenia’s New Security Law Tests Europe’s Rule-of-Law Credibility
Slovenia's draft Act on Measures to Ensure Public Safety is nothing but a blueprint for permanent exception, argues the Roma Foundation for Europe.
What Zohran Mamdani’s Win Reveals About Europe’s Crisis of Courage
What Zohran Mamdani’s Win Reveals About Europe’s Crisis of Courage
Europe’s progressive parties talk inclusion but keep doors closed. A mayoral upset in New York shows how courage can still change politics.
Roma's Long Standing Exclusion Compounded As Ukraine War Continues
Roma's Long Standing Exclusion Compounded As Ukraine War Continues
As Russian forces continue to lay waste to civilian areas in Ukraine, Roma struggle to access compensation to help them rebuild.
Two Bulgarias: One in Conference Halls. One at the Checkout Line.
Two Bulgarias: One in Conference Halls. One at the Checkout Line.
The country that sells cheap labour to investors but can’t afford its own groceries.
George Soros and the Fight for Roma Dignity - Open Society Foundations
George Soros and the Fight for Roma Dignity - Open Society Foundations
For over 40 years, George Soros has been the leading private supporter of Europe’s Roma. Civil society leaders reflect on his commitment to the continent’s largest and most excluded ethnic minority, and on their fight for equality.
When Hate Becomes a Weapon
When Hate Becomes a Weapon
Charlie Kirk’s assassination and the suppression of Roma in Europe expose the same mechanism: when hate is tolerated as politics, violence moves from the margins to the centre.
Roma Foundation for Europe: EU social agenda will fail without Roma empowerment – reaction to von der Leyen’s 2025 State of the Union
Roma Foundation for Europe: EU social agenda will fail without Roma empowerment – reaction to von der Leyen’s 2025 State of the Union
President von der Leyen’s 2025 State of the Union pledged action on jobs, poverty, and resilience. The Roma Foundation for Europe warns these commitments will fail unless they deliver for Roma workers and voters.
From “Never Again” to “All Over Again”: How Fascism Became Governance in Today’s Europe
From “Never Again” to “All Over Again”: How Fascism Became Governance in Today’s Europe
Every year on 2 August, Roma across Europe mark Roma Holocaust Remembrance Day. The date commemorates the night in 1944 when over 4,300 Roma children, women, and men were murdered in a single evening at Auschwitz-Birkenau.
What 2 August Means to Me
What 2 August Means to Me
Commemorating this history is essential not only for us, the Roma. It is also vital for the future of Europe.
Demographic Renewal Starts with Recognising Roma Potential
Demographic Renewal Starts with Recognising Roma Potential
Roma families are key to reversing demographic decline. North Macedonia needs real investment in inclusion—not coercive or symbolic measures.
Roma Foundation Urges Romania to Address Anti-Roma Racism as a Security Priorit
Roma Foundation Urges Romania to Address Anti-Roma Racism as a Security Priorit
Europe’s Defence Plans Ignore a Key Threat: Roma Exclusion
Europe’s Defence Plans Ignore a Key Threat: Roma Exclusion
Antiziganistische Vorfälle 2024 in Deutschland
Antiziganistische Vorfälle 2024 in Deutschland
Targeted, Stigmatised, Ignored: What the Ballymena Case Reveals
Targeted, Stigmatised, Ignored: What the Ballymena Case Reveals
Alleged wrongdoing by Roma is too often twisted into a campaign against an entire community. In Northern Ireland, it has led to far-right violence and a troubling silence from those in power.
Investing in Roma Talent Can Boost Europe’s Economy: Report
Investing in Roma Talent Can Boost Europe’s Economy: Report
Boosting the Western Balkans' Growth: How Investments in Roma Can Solve the Workforce Problem
Boosting the Western Balkans' Growth: How Investments in Roma Can Solve the Workforce Problem
Roma Pride Youth Project in Slovakia
Roma Pride Youth Project in Slovakia
After the Vote: What Kind of Country Will We Be?
After the Vote: What Kind of Country Will We Be?
How to boost EU competitiveness by untapping labour potential among Roma
How to boost EU competitiveness by untapping labour potential among Roma
Roma Voters Delivered Decisive Margin in Romania’s Presidential Runoff
Roma Voters Delivered Decisive Margin in Romania’s Presidential Runoff
Europe’s Quest for Competitiveness | POLITICO FULL RECORDING
Europe’s Quest for Competitiveness | POLITICO FULL RECORDING
Save the Date: Europe’s Quest for Competitiveness
Save the Date: Europe’s Quest for Competitiveness
The Price of Memory: 16 May and the Mandate We Must Carry
The Price of Memory: 16 May and the Mandate We Must Carry
Roma Can No Longer Be Overlooked in Romania’s 2025 Election
Roma Can No Longer Be Overlooked in Romania’s 2025 Election
Zaharna Fabrika and the Law That Isn’t Justice
Zaharna Fabrika and the Law That Isn’t Justice
Germany's election has redrawn the map – Roma must not be erased - New Eastern Europe
Germany's election has redrawn the map – Roma must not be erased - New Eastern Europe
How Ignoring the Roma Undermines Romania: A Call to Defend the Nation
How Ignoring the Roma Undermines Romania: A Call to Defend the Nation
Illegal Roma Evictions in Bulgaria Spark Outcry Over Europe’s Human Rights Failures
Illegal Roma Evictions in Bulgaria Spark Outcry Over Europe’s Human Rights Failures
Instead of real changes, the EU encourages the "Roma inclusion industry" - Vreme
Instead of real changes, the EU encourages the "Roma inclusion industry" - Vreme
Survey: Mapping Roma arts and culture.
Survey: Mapping Roma arts and culture.
High-level event on Roma history and culture in school curricula
High-level event on Roma history and culture in school curricula
Why the EU Must Include Roma in Its Democracy Strategy - COMMENTARY
Why the EU Must Include Roma in Its Democracy Strategy - COMMENTARY
Investing in Roma voters and candidates helps build a stronger EU
Investing in Roma voters and candidates helps build a stronger EU
8 April: The Roma Nation Asserts Its Sovereignty
8 April: The Roma Nation Asserts Its Sovereignty
Europe Can’t Afford Racism – Roma Foundation Urges EU Action
Europe Can’t Afford Racism – Roma Foundation Urges EU Action
Roma helped defend Ukraine – now they must help rebuild it - New Eastern Europe
Roma helped defend Ukraine – now they must help rebuild it - New Eastern Europe
The Abolition of Roma Slavery Day in Romania, a Cultural Celebration and a Call to Action
The Abolition of Roma Slavery Day in Romania, a Cultural Celebration and a Call to Action
Become a Volunteer at REDI
Become a Volunteer at REDI
Union of Skills Must Include Roma: A Smart Investment for Europe’s Future
Union of Skills Must Include Roma: A Smart Investment for Europe’s Future
Apply for the Roma Leadership Program!
Apply for the Roma Leadership Program!
A Stronger Ukraine Means Recognising Roma as Part of the Future
A Stronger Ukraine Means Recognising Roma as Part of the Future
The Sovereignty Trap
The Sovereignty Trap
Roma Foundation for Europe Condemns Attacks Against Civil Rights Activists in Romania
Roma Foundation for Europe Condemns Attacks Against Civil Rights Activists in Romania
“This is not only a human rights issue”: Neda Korunovska on Roma’s Role in Ukraine’s Future
“This is not only a human rights issue”: Neda Korunovska on Roma’s Role in Ukraine’s Future
Open Call for Memorial Proposals: Nicolae Gheorghe Square
Open Call for Memorial Proposals: Nicolae Gheorghe Square
Antigypsyism barrier for Roma integration in the EU labour market
Antigypsyism barrier for Roma integration in the EU labour market
Roma for Europe 2030: Why the EU needs the Roma
Roma for Europe 2030: Why the EU needs the Roma
Statement: EU Leaders Must Act Now to Translate Brussels Declaration Into Inclusive Growth
Statement: EU Leaders Must Act Now to Translate Brussels Declaration Into Inclusive Growth
Zeljko Jovanovic at the Roma Art of Assembly 2024: "We have to act to save our lives."
Zeljko Jovanovic at the Roma Art of Assembly 2024: "We have to act to save our lives."
Morddrohungen in Rumänien: Wir werden euch erschießen! – DW – 06.12.2024
Morddrohungen in Rumänien: Wir werden euch erschießen! – DW – 06.12.2024
Romanian elections: Hate will not win
Romanian elections: Hate will not win
Zeljko Jovanovic: "What happens to the Roma is a systemic issue threatening all of Europe"
Zeljko Jovanovic: "What happens to the Roma is a systemic issue threatening all of Europe"
How Ignoring the Roma Undermines Romania: A Call to Defend the Nation
How Ignoring the Roma Undermines Romania: A Call to Defend the Nation
POLITICO Special Report: "Breaking Out: Stories of Roma Empowerment"
POLITICO Special Report: "Breaking Out: Stories of Roma Empowerment"
Zeljko Jovanovic: "Europe’s Workforce Crisis: Ignoring Roma Is Sabotaging Competitiveness"
Zeljko Jovanovic: "Europe’s Workforce Crisis: Ignoring Roma Is Sabotaging Competitiveness"
Trump’s re-election will test Europe’s treatment of minorities: Mensur Haliti
Trump’s re-election will test Europe’s treatment of minorities: Mensur Haliti
The new European Commission must defend democracy and protect Roma against vote buying
The new European Commission must defend democracy and protect Roma against vote buying
Romani: A Language of the Future
Romani: A Language of the Future
ERIAC Live: International Conference – Safeguarding Romani Language
ERIAC Live: International Conference – Safeguarding Romani Language
Brussels Times: Investing in European Roma is key to solving the labour crisis in the Western Balkans
Brussels Times: Investing in European Roma is key to solving the labour crisis in the Western Balkans
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The Economist: Ukraine’s Roma have suffered worse than most in the war
The Economist: Ukraine’s Roma have suffered worse than most in the war
Modern Diplomacy: Investing in Roma Communities: A Key to Solving the Workforce Crisis in the Western Balkans
Modern Diplomacy: Investing in Roma Communities: A Key to Solving the Workforce Crisis in the Western Balkans
Emerging Europe: Investment in the training of young Roma can help solve labour shortages in the Western Balkans
Emerging Europe: Investment in the training of young Roma can help solve labour shortages in the Western Balkans
FAQ: The Roma Foundation for Europe, our network and the Roma
FAQ: The Roma Foundation for Europe, our network and the Roma
Hungary challenges EU's migration policy despite promise to be honest broker
Hungary challenges EU's migration policy despite promise to be honest broker
Far right 'occupies more space and power’, warns Open Society’s Roma Foundation - Alliance magazine
Far right 'occupies more space and power’, warns Open Society’s Roma Foundation - Alliance magazine
Zeljko Jovanovic: Why Roma Holocaust Remembrance Is Not Enough
Zeljko Jovanovic: Why Roma Holocaust Remembrance Is Not Enough
Marking the 80th Anniversary of the Roma Holocaust
Marking the 80th Anniversary of the Roma Holocaust
INTERVIEW: Ukraine reconstruction must include brave Roma minority
INTERVIEW: Ukraine reconstruction must include brave Roma minority
Report: Boosting the Western Balkans' Growth
Report: Boosting the Western Balkans' Growth
Boos for Roma singer at Coldplay show reignite Romania's racism debate
Boos for Roma singer at Coldplay show reignite Romania's racism debate
The Empty Chair in the European Parliament
The Empty Chair in the European Parliament
Politico: Pro-EU politicians need Roma voters
Politico: Pro-EU politicians need Roma voters
"Fighting for a Fairer Future": Conversation with Desirée Cormier Smith
Viktor Ilchak, Roma soldier from Ukraine, talking about life before and during the war.
Viktor Ilchak, Roma soldier from Ukraine, talking about life before and during the war.
Why Does Europe Need the Roma?
Why Does Europe Need the Roma?
Interview: "I had moments when everything seemed to fall apart"
Interview: "I had moments when everything seemed to fall apart"
Why the EU needs the Roma
Why the EU needs the Roma
Interview: "When I heard on TV that Roma were not fighting for Ukraine, I wanted to show that this is not true"
Interview: "When I heard on TV that Roma were not fighting for Ukraine, I wanted to show that this is not true"
‘My example can change minds’: Roma fighting for place in postwar Ukraine
‘My example can change minds’: Roma fighting for place in postwar Ukraine
Interview: "My grandmother showed me that it is possible to become a leader"
Interview: "My grandmother showed me that it is possible to become a leader"
Interview: "I am inspired to move forward and achieve my goals, despite the difficulties"
Interview: "I am inspired to move forward and achieve my goals, despite the difficulties"
For Ukraine, including the Roma in its postwar plans is a must
For Ukraine, including the Roma in its postwar plans is a must
Fighting for a fairer future: Roma in Ukraine
Fighting for a fairer future: Roma in Ukraine
Roma Day: Celebrating Resilience and Unity
Roma Day: Celebrating Resilience and Unity
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