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Hearing on the political participation of Roma

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On 14 March, the European Economic and Social Committee's Permanent group on the Inclusion of Roma held a public hearing on ensuring political participation of Roma at the local, national and European level. It sought to identify obstacles, solutions and good practices.
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FRA presented statistical data on political participation of Roma as recorded by the Roma survey 2021.

Representatives of civil society presented selected solutions and practices to ensure participation of Roma in political life in the EU countries.