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EU Policies for Roma Inclusion

Date:
July 2011
Source:
Open Society Foundations

The last five years have seen major progress in the development of a common EU approach to increasing Roma inclusion and improving socio-economic conditions in Roma communities. However, this mission and the one to ensure equal rights for Roma, remain incomplete. While the EU Framework for coordinating national Roma strategies was endorsed by the European Council on June 24, much more is required to ensure respect of Roma rights and social inclusion across Europe. How can the EU move from an overall framework and approach to national-level implementation?

This policy assessment paper produced by the Open Society Institute–Brussels addresses recent developments in EU policy on Roma, and highlights the further commitments needed to achieve tangible results.

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