Eastern European Roma in the EU-Mobility, Discrimination, Solutions

Compiled in the context of the recent Roma evictions from France and Italy, and the launch of EU s Platform for Roma inclusion, this volume addresses the pressing issue of the so-called Roma problem in the EU. With contributions from established scholars in Romani studies, such as Zoltan Barany, Maria Spirova, and Vera Messing, the volume focuses on four main themes: The Roma of Central and Eastern Europe: historical context and current treatment: The Roma and the EU accession process: funding, migration, discrimination: Roma political mobilization: opportunities for political participation: Assessment of solutions to the so-called Roma problem: assessing Roma rights, school integration, housing inclusion and employment activation.