Agenda of the Roma Week 2026
Day 1 – Tuesday, 21 April 2026
Venue: European Parliament (TBC)
09:20 – 11:30 | Official Opening Event: The Future of Roma Inclusion under the New MFF
Roma Youth & MEPs Lunch Dialogue (closed event, by invitation only)
Organisers: ternYpe International Roma Youth Network, Amaro Drom e.V, Bildungsforum gegen Antiziganismus in cooperation with MEP Hristov Petrov, Renew Europe.
Description:
This event brings together Roma youth and Members of the European Parliament for a dialogue during Roma Week 2026. Young Roma activists will share their experiences and highlight key challenges faced by Roma communities across Europe. The discussion will focus on policy priorities and possible actions to strengthen Roma inclusion, youth participation, and the fight against discrimination and antigypsyism. The event aims to connect local realities with European policy discussions and amplify the voices of Roma youth.
16:30 – 18:30 | Film Screening – Suno Dikhlem (I saw a “Suno”)
Day 2 – Wednesday, 22 April 2026
European Economic and Social Committee
15:00 – 17:00 | Roma in Europe’s Housing and Energy Agenda
18:30 Official dinner
Venue: Kamilou Restaurant, 36 rue Joseph II, 1000 Bruxelles
Registration link will be available soon
Day 3 – Thursday, 23 April 2026
European Parliament (TBC)
08:45 – 10:15 | Challenges and Opportunities of Roma in the EU enlargement region
12:00–13:30 Romani Women’s Futures Forum
14:00 – 16:00 | Roma Youth Empowerment and Awareness for Change