The debate in the European Parliament’s plenary session on Thursday 20 May on the inclusion of Romani communities in the EU opened with speeches tinged with disappointment and, for some, anger.
EPP and Greens/EFA coordinators Peter Pollák (Slovakia) and Romeo Franz (Germany), themselves from Romani communities, denounced the EU’s lack of ambition for ending discrimination and lack of consideration suffered by these communities in the EU. They represent 6 to 8 million EU citizens, 80%...