Daily Archives: Oktober 17, 2026

News Schweiz

Stumbling Stone

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Stumbling Stone

The first Stolperstein in Switzerland dedicated to a member of the Sinti community was installed in Koblenz, commemorating Anton Reinhardt, a victim of Nazi persecution.

Reinhardt, who sought asylum in Switzerland, was arrested and deported back to Nazi-occupied territory, where he was executed by the SS in 1945.

The memorial highlights the historical accountability of Swiss asylum policies during WWII and the specific vulnerabilities faced by Roma and Sinti.

Deutschland News Westeuropa

Young Roma

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Young Roma

The article discusses the challenges faced by Sinti and Roma communities, highlighting deep-rooted prejudices and anti-Roma sentiment in society.

It features a film that follows four young Roma who are actively combating stereotypes and advocating for empowerment amidst cultural and familial challenges.

The young Roma generation is increasingly resisting discrimination in education, housing, and employment, striving for equal opportunities and societal recognition.

Europe

ODHIR on Roma

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ODHIR on Roma

The Warsaw Human Dimension Conference addressed the democratic obligations and human rights of national minorities, focusing on Roma and Sinti issues, including anti-Roma racism and discrimination in various sectors.

The event highlighted the compounded discrimination faced by Roma and Sinti women, emphasizing the need for an intersectional approach to address issues of racism, misogyny, and gender-based violence. Advocates from Romania, Türkiye, and Spain discussed strategies for combating discrimination and the impact of societal issues like polarization and digital threats on Roma and Sinti women.

Human rights activist Gwendolyn Albert criticized the misuse of state security measures against Roma communities in several countries, highlighting police raids in Greece and the elimination of a human rights department in the Czech Republic.

Former Czech Government Commissioner Lucie Fuková emphasized the need for genuine political support and long-term mentoring for Roma candidates to ensure their successful participation in elections.

News Osteuropa Serbien

Serbia and Votes

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Serbia and Votes

Robert Kasumović, a Romani activist, claims that the ruling party in Niš uses threats and coercion to control the Romani community for personal gain, with severe consequences for the community’s welfare.

Srđan Šajn, president of the Roma Party, has called for an investigation into alleged coercion of socially vulnerable groups, including Roma, to attend a Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) rally in Novi Sad. He claims that a meeting with Roma leaders discussed financial incentives for attending the rally, potentially linked to voting for SNS in upcoming elections.

Despite the existence of seven Romani parties, their influence is minimal, and there is a lack of political interest in Romani issues, leading to a stagnation in community integration and worsening conditions over the past fifteen years.

Bulgarien News Osteuropa

Bulgaria: Vote Buying?

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Bulgaria: Vote Buying?

Roma in Ruse were reportedly offered around 300 euros per vote during the elections.

Their leader, Varban Varbanov, organized a protest to alert authorities about political pressure and threats he received from a local party representative.

Varbanov claims that intermediaries were pressuring him to influence the Roma community to vote for a specific presidential candidate pair in the upcoming elections.

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