The European Commission criticised Slovakia for systematic discrimination of Rroma children in education. It started legal proceedings for breaches of EU anti-discrimination law, referring to discrimination against Roma children in education. After the Czech Republic where such a procedure was started in September 2014, this is the second country in Europe that is being targeted.

Segregation in schools has been common in both the Czech and Slovak republics, but also exists in Romania and in Hungary. The practice of sending Rroma children systematically to schools for mentally disabled people is unfortunately also part of this pattern.

We welcome these actions!

• Foy, Henri; Robinson, Duncan. Brussels takes a tougher line on Roma discrimination. 29.04.2015. In: The Financial Times. http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/71314402-e9c9-11e4-a687-00144feab7de.html#axzz3YlZSPY8v
• EC slams Slovakia for Roma discrimination in education. In: Slovak Spectator. 29.04.2015. http://spectator.sme.sk/c/20057097/ec-slams-slovakia-for-roma-discrimination-in-education.html