A petition with 129 signatures is urging the Czech Culture Ministry to expedite the selection process for a new director of the Museum of Romani Culture after the resignation of Jana Horváthovár, who led the museum for 23 years.

Jiří Polák, chair of the City of Brno’s Roma Council, emphasizes the importance of maintaining the museum’s Romani identity and an open selection process for its new leadership.

The Culture Ministry has temporarily appointed Karolina Spielmannová as the acting director and aims to find a strong leader for the museum, while also planning to redefine the oversight board’s structure.

• Brno’s Roma Council launches petition calling for an open, transparent selection procedure for the next director of the Museum of Romani Culture. In: Romea. 18.09.2026. https://romea.cz/en/czech-republic/brnos-roma-council-launches-petition-calling-for-an-open-transparent-selection-procedure-for-the-next-director-of-the-museum-of-romani-culture#google_vignette