Where do Roma live in Europe?
The Roma people live principally in Europe, especially in the Slavic-speaking lands of the Balkans and central Europe. Many Roma live in Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Montenegro, Macedonia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary.
How many Roma are in the EU?
There are an estimated 10 million Romani people in Europe (as of 2019), although some high estimates by Romani organizations give numbers as high as 14 million. Significant Romani populations are found in the Balkans, in some Central European states, in Spain, France, Russia and Ukraine.
How many Roma are there in Italy?
150,000 Roma
Who are Italy’s Roma? An estimated 150,000 Roma, or Gypsies, live in Italy, many of them in encampments on the edges of cities such as Rome and Naples.
When did the Roma come to Europe?
2. Where do Roma come from? Historians think the Roma’s ancestors first arrived in Europe from northern India, through what is now Iran, Armenia and Turkey. They gradually spread their way across the whole of Europe from the 9th century onwards.
Are Roma European citizens?
Roma living in the European Union are EU citizens and have the same rights as all other citizens.
What is the EU doing to help Roma people?
All Roma should have the the opportunity to realise their full potential and engage in political, social, economic and cultural life. On 12 March 2021, the Council of the European Union adopted a recommendation on Roma equality, inclusion and participation in all Member States.
Who are the Roma in Europe?
The Roma are Europe’s largest ethnic minority. Out of an estimated 10 to 12 million Roma living in Europe, approximately 6 million are citizens or residents of the EU. Many EU Roma are still victims of prejudice and social exclusion, despite the discrimination ban across EU Member States.
What is the new strategy for Roma equality and inclusion?
On 12 March 2021, the Council of the European Union adopted a recommendation on Roma equality, inclusion and participation in all Member States. The new strategic framework sets out three horizontal objectives, in addition to the four sectoral objectives of the previous framework.
What happened to the EU’s national Roma integration strategy?
The EU Framework for National Roma Integration Strategies up to 2020 ended in 2020, while a new policy initiative was being prepared, integrating the lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic.