The EESC's Permanent Group on Inclusion of the Roma is organising a hybrid public hearing on "Ensuring Roma political participation at local, national and European level: identifying obstacles, solutions and good practices" on 14 March 2024 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Encouraging the Roma community's participation in political life at local, national and European level is one of the objectives of the EU Roma strategic framework 2020-2030. At an estimated 10-12 million, the Roma community constitutes the largest minority in Europe. Yet, in many countries the Roma are not part of the decision-making process, finding themselves in some cases deliberately excluded, intimidated or prevented from representing their rights and needs. Lack of information on the electoral processes itself, together with the vulnerability and difficulties presented by their segregated and poor living conditions, can also impact their possibilities for proper participation in the political scenario. The hearing will explore further the reasons behind the Roma's lack of participation in the political sphere, look into best practices and discuss possible actions that can help increase their participation.
Your participation and input are most welcome!
The draft agenda and the registration form are available on the EESC web site
Please feel free to forward the invitation to anybody that may be interested.
For any questions related to the event you can contact Ms Sabrina Borg by e-mail.
NB: In accordance with existing rules, no daily allowance for participation in video conferences is granted.