Housing situation of the Roma in the Czech Republic, in particular as regards the implementation of the EU Framework and the National Roma Integration Strategy in the Czech Republic

26.2.2013

Question for written answer E-002118-13
to the Commission
Rule 117
Cornelia Ernst (GUE/NGL)

On 5 April 2011, the Commission adopted an EU Framework for National Roma Integration Strategies up to 2020. This framework called on Member States to prepare or revise National Roma Integration Strategies.

In its communication of 21 May 2012 concerning the implementation of the EU Framework, the Commission stated that the Czech Republic had taken measures to provide access to housing, including social housing.

What is the Commission’s view of the fact that the town of Ústí nad Labem has offered places to 36 people belonging to the Roma minority in residential accommodation that is filthy and has neither an electricity nor a hot water supply?

How much in the way of resources from national sources and from EU sources has the Czech Republic included in its plan for the integration of the Roma?

OJ C 372 E, 19/12/2013