Challenges and Opportunities of Roma in the EU Enlargement Region

Challenges and Opportunities of Roma in the EU Enlargement Region

Time: 23 April 2026 | 08:45 – 10:15
Venue:  European Parliament: Altiero Spinelli, Room A3E2
Organiser: DG ENEST
You can watch the event here


IMPORTANT:

Those who registered and need to pick up their entry badge (sticker), please arrive at Station Europe by 08:30 and proceed inside with your ID to collect your badge for the day. Please look for the Roma Week sign for assistance. Organisers and EP assistants will facilitate your entry to the event starting with 08:30. Please note that the event will start sharp at 08:45.

Agenda:

Presentation of key findings of the Roma Surveys in Albania, North Macedonia and Serbia (FRA) and Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia (UNDP/World Bank) followed by discussion on shared and country or region specific challenges, as well as opportunities and possible ways forward.

08:30 – 08:45 | Welcome Coffee

Moderator: Petrica Dulgheru, Executive Director, REDI

08:45 – 08:55 | Opening Remarks

  • MEP Thijs Reuten, (S&D, Netherlands), Committees on AFET, AFCO – Delegations D-AL, ME, MD 
  • MEP Loránt VINCZE, Group of the European People’s Party, Romania, Committee on Security and Defence, Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, President of the Intergroup on Traditional Minorities, National Communities and Languages

08:55– 09:45 | Presentation of Key Findings: Roma Surveys in the Enlargement Region

Presentation of key findings of the Roma Surveys in Albania, North Macedonia and Serbia (FRA) and Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia (UNDP/World Bank).

Speakers:

  • Jaroslav Kling, Policy Officer, EU Fundamental Rights Agency (FRA)
  • Muhamet Arifi, UNDP
  • Federica Marzo, World Bank
  • Ina Majko, Deputy Minister of Health and Social Protection, Albania 
  • Yulian Kondur (Chiricli, Ukraine)

09:40 – 10:10 | Exchange with the audience

10:10 – 10:15 | Closing

Accreditation and Access to the European Parliament for Roma Week Events

For those who registered or requested an entry badge, please note that accreditation is granted via an automated self-service machine (similar to airport customs machines), located in Station Europe (see photo below), in front of the Altiero Spinelli Building (entrance from Place Luxembourg).

You may collect your access badge only on the day of your event from the self-service machine in Station Europe. Please follow the specific event guidelines to ensure that a Parliament assistant, accompanied by ERGO staff holding a Roma Week poster pick-you up before the designated time set by the event organizers, allowing for a smooth and timely entry into the European Parliament.

For those requiring assistance with the self-service machine, ERGO colleagues will be at Station Europe approximately one hour before the event start time (holding a Roma Week poster) to help with the process.

Regular Entry to the European Parliament

If you already possess a valid access badge, please proceed directly to the event location and arrive at least 10 minutes early to ensure a timely start.