Corruption – rroma.org https://rroma.org Sat, 05 Sep 2026 14:09:19 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://rroma.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/cropped-greenwheel_large-1-32x32.png Corruption – rroma.org https://rroma.org 32 32 EU Funds https://rroma.org/eu-funds/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=eu-funds Sat, 05 Sep 2026 14:09:19 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34694 Vladimir Ledecký criticizes the allocation of EU funds for Roma projects, claiming they are wasted on ineffective projects instead of addressing real issues in Roma communities.

He highlights potential corruption and nepotism in government-funded initiatives, particularly involving the organization Lavuta, which is linked to the government plenipotentiary for Roma communities, Alexander Daško, who has arranged 749,000 euros for his wife.

The Ministry of Labour defends the projects as necessary and compliant with regulations, while Lavuta argues that their work is essential for improving the lives of families in poverty.

His voice carries weigth, as he is known for his exemplary work with the Roma community when as the mayor of Spišsky Hrov and during his work in the Prešov region.

]]> Corruption? https://rroma.org/corruption/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=corruption Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:32:05 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34371 The article discusses the alleged corruption and mismanagement within the Romani Party in Vaslui, Romania, highlighting the lack of progress in integrating the Romani community despite significant funding over the years.

Activist Valeriu Nicolae criticizes the leadership of the Romani Party, describing it as corrupt and ineffective, and emphasizes that the Romani people are the ones suffering from this corruption.

The article also details a recent scandal involving the Romani Party’s leadership, leading to the suspension of its local structures and the dismissal of key figures due to allegations of misconduct and financial mismanagement.

]]> Erasmus in Romania https://rroma.org/erasmus-in-romania/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=erasmus-in-romania Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:56:15 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=33590 Pál Boglárka and Tornai Szilárd, local officials in Székelyudvarhely / Odorheiu Secuiesc in Romania, resigned from their positions due to controversies surrounding an Erasmus+ project that allegedly favored local politicians over Roma youth.The controversy arose after a report revealed that the Erasmus project, intended to support disadvantaged youth, did not adequately benefit Roma participants, leading to public scrutiny and resignations

The mayor praised their decision as a demonstration of political responsibility, emphasizing the importance of accountability in public life.

]]> Politics and Roma https://rroma.org/politics-and-roma-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=politics-and-roma-2 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:56:27 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=33276 Srđan Šajn, president of the Roma Party, accused the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) of exploiting Roma individuals living on social assistance by paying them to attend a rally on June 27.

He claimed that authorities distributed between 3,000 and 5,000 dinars to Roma from socially vulnerable neighborhoods to ensure their attendance, with evidence of this shared on social media.

Šajn criticized the government for relying on coerced individuals and marginalized groups to demonstrate power, while also noting that President Vučić failed to address other minority groups lacking political strength.

]]> Alexander Daško https://rroma.org/alexander-dasko-3/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=alexander-dasko-3 Sat, 09 May 2026 14:49:00 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=32517 Since the beginning of Alexander Daško’s tenure as the Slovak government’s plenipotentiary for Roma communities, we would like to point out that instead of defending the interests of marginalized communities, he has become an obedient implementer of this government’s policy. Now, serious doubts have surfaced about his conflict of interest and possible handing over of subsidies to his family, said Ingrid Kosová, a member of the Slovak National Council.

“The public has not yet received a convincing explanation of the issues surrounding more than 700,000 euros for a civic association associated with Alexander Daško, which is currently led by his wife. Equally serious is the information about his wife’s participation in subsidy committees, while Daško refuses to admit an obvious conflict of interest,” the member of parliament added.

There are now calls for his dismissal or  for him to resign.

]]> Odessa and Roma https://rroma.org/odessa-and-roma/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=odessa-and-roma Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:28:03 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=31683 A former Roma neighbourhood in Odessa is being refurbished, with the creation of a large residential building xalles “Soho Quarter”. There is a catch though: the nearly 2100-square-meter plot is designated “for other historical and cultural purposes,” where residential construction is prohibited. Furthermore, the property was previously seized as part of a criminal investigation on suspicion of fraud, and the court explicitly prohibited any construction work.

Seems that the developer nevertheless got the permit … What happened to the Roma who used to live there is unclear.

]]> Romni Council Woman https://rroma.org/romni-council-woman/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=romni-council-woman Mon, 13 Oct 2025 11:02:51 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=30134 In Lendava, a dispute has been flaring up in recent weeks between the municipal administration and Roma councilwoman Nataša Horvat, the representative of the Roma community in the municipal council. According to some sources, the councilwoman is trying to influence municipal procedures in favour of her extended family, which the municipality understands as an overstepping of her powers.

She apparently advocated for the construction of a driveway to a house, which was allegedly built without proper permits, owned by her husband’s brother.

]]> Slovenia and Roma Money https://rroma.org/slovenia-and-roma-money/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=slovenia-and-roma-money Sat, 31 May 2025 08:12:09 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=28500 At the end of October last year, suspicions of the controversial use of state money for Roma in the municipality of Krško were raised. The municipality, led by Janez Kerin, outsourced almost 80 thousand euros worth of workshops and training to the municipal construction company Kostak, about which none of our interlocutors knew anything

At the same time, the municipality, under unusual circumstances, allocated another 20 thousand euros of money to an association founded by Roma councilor Dejan Brajdič. Mayor Kerin needed his vote to support the planned projects. At the time, the municipality denied accusations of misuse of funds received from the state.

This is now being investigated by the police.

]]> Slovakia, the Elections, and Roma https://rroma.org/slovakia-the-elections-and-roma-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=slovakia-the-elections-and-roma-2 Tue, 05 Mar 2024 06:37:54 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=23269 The dispute between the Union of Roma in Slovakia and the movement of Igor Matovič OĽaNO is escalating. First, on December 14, 2023, members of the union filed a criminal complaint in connection with a 500-euro promises made to Roma for participation in the elections. Matovič’s deputy Peter Pollák Jr. subsequently filed a criminal complaint for slander. On Monday, František Tanko, the chairman of the civic association Union of Roma in Slovakia, testified about this at the police in Galant. According to Tank, Matovič received 30 million euros for the last two election periods thanks to the votes of thousands of Roma, and therefore called on him to pay them the promised 500 euros.

This is not good, as it also plays in the hands of the current populist prime minister Fico.

]]> Bulgaria and Vote Buying / Vote Rigging https://rroma.org/bulgaria-and-vote-buying-vote-rigging/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bulgaria-and-vote-buying-vote-rigging Fri, 03 Nov 2023 07:39:03 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=22165 Two articles in the Bulgarian press about vote buying and vote rigging. In one case, in Vidin, suspects dropped many ballots in the ballot box. A person who filmed and highlighted the event was beaten up. In Gorna Oryahovitsa, one of the candidate for mayor is being investigated for vote buying.

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