The Czech Government Council for Roma Minority Affairs discussed priorities including education, employment, anti-discrimination efforts, and increased representation of Roma in government and law enforcement.

Key issues addressed included the ongoing European Commission proceedings regarding the education of Romani children and the socioeconomic challenges faced by the Roma community.

New council member Martin Mata emphasized the need for practical solutions to youth unemployment and the importance of connecting education with job opportunities for Roma youth.

• Czech Govt Council for Roma Minority Affairs held for the first time with new volunteer civil society members, Govt Commissioner for Roma Minority Affairs presents priorities: education, employment, the future of the Museum of Romani Culture, and Roma youth. In: Romea. 30.09.2026. https://romea.cz/en/czech-republic/czech-govt-council-for-roma-minority-affairs-held-for-the-first-time-with-new-volunteer-civil-society-members-govt-commissioner-for-roma-minority-affairs-presents-priorities-education-employment-t