The Czech government has issued a set of guidelines on how to identify Roma children in schools. These are: Appearance, Ancestry, Typical surnames, speaking Romanes, having a parent who is supported by a state program aimed at Roma, Cultural practises, and Place of residence.
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A campaign aims to promote inclusive education in Hungary, focusing on integrating Roma and non-Roma children in schools to combat segregation and its negative societal impacts.
Rézműves Szilvia emphasizes the importance of showcasing schools that successfully implement inclusive practices and the need for community involvement in education.
The initiative encourages public voting for the most inclusive school, highlighting the necessity of resources and support for teachers to foster a positive learning environment.
After a forced six-month hiatus, MOPS (Local Civic and Support Services) patrols are returning to the streets of Fiľakovo, Slovakia. The local government’s application for a grant from the Office of the Government of the Slovak Republic has been successful.
A three-day meeting was held in Metlika to discuss coexistence between the majority and Roma communities in southeastern Slovenia, resulting in over 25 joint calls and 80 specific proposals for improvement, focusing on education, health, and living conditions.
Participants emphasized the need for inclusive collaboration among all stakeholders and highlighted the importance of Roma community involvement in planning and monitoring measures funded by state resources.
The meeting aimed to foster dialogue and identify common interests, with plans to present the proposals to municipalities and the state in the coming months.
The Minority Cultural Fund (Kultminor) has announced its first call for applications for 2027, allowing Hungarian, Roma, and Rusyn minority applicants to submit funding requests by November 2, 2026.
The aim of the funding is to preserve, express, protect, and develop the identity and cultural values of national minorities, as well as to support educational activities related to minority rights.
A total of four application rounds are planned for 2027, with the next calls scheduled for November and December 2026, and January 2027.
The Democratic Party of Roma (DRP) is advocating for a reduction of the electoral threshold for the Roma community from 0.70% to 0.35%, similar to provisions for the Croatian community.
They highlight the long-standing political exclusion of Roma and question why their representation is overlooked while other minority groups receive guaranteed mandates.
While many Roma adovcate voting for the Student’s list, this is far from certain. A group of activists from the opposition ‘Students’ List’ attempted to gain support from the Roma in Serbia but faced strong resistance from local residents. Roma representatives expressed their loyalty to the current government and President Aleksandar Vučić, citing improvements in their living standards as a result of his policies.
Usnija Buligović from the Roma Academic Circle discusses the long-standing issue of vote buying within the Roma community, emphasizing that it affects other marginalized groups as well.
She highlights the need for awareness and action against those who exploit vulnerable populations for votes, urging Roma to recognize the value of their votes and to report any instances of coercion or bribery. Buligović calls for increased political engagement from the Roma community, stressing the importance of holding political representatives accountable and advocating for their rights beyond election periods.
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