Schulz: Europa is verplicht situatie Roma te verbeteren (en)
Ahead of International Roma Day, on 8 April, the President of the European Parliament Martin Schulz stated:
"Respect for fundamental rights of our citizens is one of the strongest building blocks of the European Union. The principle of non-discrimination is one of our core values.
Yet, the largest minority group in Europe - the Roma - continues to suffer from social exclusion and be the object of discrimination on a daily basis.
It is our duty on a national and European level to address this intolerable situation. Clearer targets, closer monitoring of progress, increased participation in decision-making and better use of EU funds are all necessary steps.
International Roma Day offers us an opportunity to measure the gulf which unfortunately still exists between pledges and achievements."
Note to Editors
European Parliament resolution of 14 March 2013 on strengthening the fight against racism, xenophobia and hate crime: