The city of Heidelberg has honored Romani Rose with its Citizen’s Medal for his outstanding commitment to the city and the rights of Sinti and Roma.

Mayor Eckart Würzner presented the award on Thursday evening, December 4, at the town hall. Romani Rose has been Chairman of the Central Council of German Sinti and Roma since 1982. From 1991, he served as Managing Director of the Documentation and Cultural Center of German Sinti and Roma in the Old Town.

• Romani Rose mit Bürgermedaille ausgezeichnet. In: de. 10.12.2025. https://www.heidelberg.de/Stadtblatt/start/stadtblatt-artikel+in+der+uebersicht/10_12_2025+romani+rose+mit+buergermedaille+ausgezeichnet.html