07.03.2014 The mayoral elections and the French Rroma-policy

On the occasion of the upcoming mayoral elections, Perrier (2014) tours through the different regions of France. As a positive, albeit largely singular project, he describes the efforts of the mayor of Hellemmes. The local politician decided against the expulsion of resident Rroma and instead built them a small integration village consisting of five fixed caravans. How these integration efforts affect his chances for re-election, is not discussed any further. However, it is clear that there is no unity among the voters about the handling of Rroma. Still, a rigorous expulsion-policy is present and is supported by many mayors and hinders the successful integration of the Rroma.