The right to roam: Roma in Europe
Unwanted, marginalised and defiant – the Roma people have become the target of governments across Europe.
Unwanted, marginalised, defiant – the Roma people have become the target of governments across Europe.
In France and Italy they have been thrown out in their thousands – accused of illegally overstaying their welcome and blamed for increases in crime.
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They say that in their countries of origin they are victims of discrimination – a minority with few opportunities.
They are now taking advantage of European Union laws that allow freedom of travel to all European citizens – looking West to find a better life, yet reluctant to adapt to western ways.
The Roma issue has now been forced on EU policy makers – they have to find a balance between the growing hostility and the rights of the Roma.
This episode of The Rageh Omaar Report aired from Wednesday, November 16, 2010.
Published On 24 Nov 2010