Situation of marginalised Roma communities living in settlements in the EU

19-05-2022 - 15:55

The Roma are Europe’s largest minority with some 6 million in the EU. The European Parliament wants to do more to make sure their fundamental rights are protected and they have access to decent education, employment, healthcare and housing. — MEPs demand action to end Roma exclusion © European Parliament

The Employment and Social Affairs Committee considered a motion for a resolution regarding the situation of Roma communities in settlements on May 19. Following a topical debate in plenary in April, the EMPL Committee wishes to see concrete measures, using all EU measures available, addressing the concerning situation of marginalised Roma communities.