Politics – rroma.org https://rroma.org Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:27:39 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://rroma.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/cropped-greenwheel_large-1-32x32.png Politics – rroma.org https://rroma.org 32 32 Action Plan Serbia https://rroma.org/action-plan-serbia/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=action-plan-serbia Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:27:39 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=33388 The Serbian government has established a Coordination Body to monitor the implementation of the Action Plan for minority rights for 2026-2029, aiming for better coordination among institutions.

Despite the positive signal of this initiative, past experiences suggest that creating new bodies does not guarantee significant improvements for minority communities.

The success of the Coordination Body will depend on its ability to translate decisions into concrete actions that improve education, employment, and reduce discrimination for minorities, particularly the Roma community.

We do have some doubts …

]]> Action Plan Montenegro https://rroma.org/action-plan-montenegro/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=action-plan-montenegro Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:26:46 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=33385 The Action Plan for the implementation of the Strategy to improve the quality of life for Roma and Egyptians in Montenegro (2026-2027) aims to enhance their social standing through specific measures in education, employment, health care, and social protection.

Key initiatives include increasing educational access, job training programs, and the establishment of mediators to facilitate communication between communities and institutions.

The plan emphasizes the importance of collaboration among government bodies, local authorities, and civil society to achieve tangible results in improving the living conditions and rights of the Roma and Egyptian communities.

]]> Legal Aid https://rroma.org/legal-aid/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=legal-aid Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:17:01 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=33338 The Hungarian National Roma Self-Government (MROÖ) has launched a legal aid and information network to support Roma communities, with initial offices in Budapest, Miskolc, and Pécs. MROÖ President Dancs Mihály emphasized the importance of providing legal assistance to Roma individuals facing discrimination and legal issues, marking the initiative as a significant milestone.

The initiative aims to address historical injustices and ensure that Roma communities are not left without support in legal matters, with funding coming from Dancs’s own salary and expenses.

One has to note that this is in parallel to the European Roma Right Centre, located in Budapest, which has been active for decades.

]]> Reporting https://rroma.org/reporting/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=reporting Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:54:03 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=33299 The Slovak government has decided that the annual report from the government commissioner for Roma communities will be submitted by the end of September starting in 2027, changing the previous March deadline.

This change aims to align the submission date of the annual report with the Monitoring Report on the implementation of action plans for the Strategy for Equality, Inclusion, and Participation of Roma until 2030. The government states that this adjustment will eliminate duplicate data collection and reduce administrative burdens for the relevant ministries.

It also undermines transpareny by postponing the reporting by nearly 6 months…

]]> Conference in Bosnia https://rroma.org/conference-in-bosnia/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=conference-in-bosnia Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:51:16 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=33290 A conference supported by the OSCE Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina focused on the political participation of national minorities and proposed changes to the electoral law to ensure their representation at various government levels.

Council Chairman Mujo Fafulić emphasized the need for guaranteed seats for national minorities in the electoral law, aiming for representation by 2028 and 2030.

OSCE officials highlighted the importance of inclusive decision-making and the ongoing challenges in implementing legal protections for national minorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

]]> 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.

]]> Politics and Roma https://rroma.org/politics-and-roma/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=politics-and-roma Sat, 27 Jun 2026 08:37:44 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=33220 The article critiques the political style of Dávid Endre, the deputy mayor of Székelyudvarhely, Romania, highlighting his use of enemy-focused politics that perpetuates social tensions rather than addressing underlying issues.

It discusses the problematic representation of the Roma community in media and film, particularly criticizing a documentary that portrays them solely through the lens of suffering without addressing structural causes of their poverty.

The author argues for the need for more nuanced and responsible media portrayals that include Roma voices and stories beyond stereotypes of crime and poverty.

]]> Roma in Montenegro https://rroma.org/roma-in-montenegro/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=roma-in-montenegro Sat, 27 Jun 2026 08:34:57 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=33211 Elvis Beriša, the executive director of the NGO “Walk with Us,” discussed the marginalization of the Roma community in Montenegro in a podcast episode titled “Roma and Political Parties – Between Representation and Marginalization.”

He described the current status of the Roma community as “very unequal” compared to other minority communities, a sentiment he has held for the past decade.

Beriša emphasized that perceptions of the Roma community are changing slowly, and there is a need for greater awareness of their ability to participate in policy-making at both state and local levels.

]]> Serbian Politics https://rroma.org/serbian-politics/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=serbian-politics Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:33:57 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=33172 Srđan Šajn, president of the Roma Party, criticized the government’s approach towards Roma and vulnerable groups, particularly regarding financial incentives for attending a political rally. He highlighted concerns about efforts to suppress opposition within the Roma community, suggesting that local criminals are involved in manipulating attendance for political appearances.

The statement reflects a broader issue of how marginalized groups are treated in political contexts, emphasizing the need for genuine representation rather than tokenism.

]]> Roma in Portugal https://rroma.org/roma-in-portugal/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=roma-in-portugal Wed, 24 Jun 2026 06:10:25 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=33157 Portugal lacks a new national strategy for the integration of Roma communities, endangering the survival of many organizations due to funding shortages.

Roma representatives criticize government delays and the impact on local projects, particularly in education and community mediation. The absence of a strategy has led to the closure of several associations, highlighting the need for stronger state support and engagement with Roma organizations.

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