High-level event on Roma history and culture in school curricula

High-level event on Roma history and culture in school curricula

Event Overview

This high-level event, part of the Jekhipe Project funded by the European Commission, aims to support the integration of Roma history and culture into school curricula across Europe. The event will promote the sustainable inclusion of Roma heritage in national education systems by examining lessons learned, showcasing best practices, and discussing policy commitments.

Time and Venue

Date: 8 April 2025
Time: 9:30 – 11:30
Venue: European Parliament, Building Paul-Henri SPAAK, Room 4B1
Host: Nicolae Ștefănuță , Vice-President, European Parliament

Register for physical participation HERE

Agenda

09:30 – 10:15 | Opening Statements

Chair: Timea Junghaus, Executive Director, European Roma Institute for Arts and Culture (ERIAC)

  • Nicolae Ștefănuță , Vice-President, European Parliament
  • Bjørn Berge, Deputy Secretary General, Council of Europe
  • Ana Gallego Torres, Director-General for Justice and Consumers, European Commission
  • Video message Katarzyna Kotula, Minister for Equality, EU Polish Presidency
  • Tomáš Drucker, Minister of Education, Research, Development, and Youth of the Slovak Republic
  • Dr Mehmet Gürcan Daimagüler, Federal Commissioner for Antigypsyism and for the Life of Sinti and Roma in Germany
  • Zeljko Jovanovic, Chairman of the Board, ERIAC and President, Roma Foundation for Europe

10:15 – 10:20 | Musical Interlude

  • Antonio Piculeata, Artist – Violin
  • Alisée Frippiat, Artist – Harp

10:20 – 11:10 | Panel Discussion: Alliances for Inclusive School Curricula

Chair: Gabriela Hrabanova, Executive Director, European Roma Grassroots Organisations Network (ERGO Network)

  • Eleni Tsetsekou, Secretary, Committee of Experts on Roma and Traveller Issues (ADI-ROM)
  • Cristian Niculescu, Director of Romanian Cultural Institute, Berlin
  • Ciprian Necula, Executive President, Roma Education Fund
  • Mihaela Zatreanu, Leading Expert, Roma Language Initiative, ERIAC

11:10 – 11:20 | Concluding Remarks

Chair: Gabriela Hrabanova, Executive Director, European Roma Grassroots Organisations Network (ERGO Network)

  • Akos Topolanszky, President of the Permanent Group on Inclusion of the Roma, European Economic and Social Committee

11:20– 11:30 | Closing Musical Moment

  • Antonio Piculeata, Artist – Violin
  • Alisée Frippiat, Artist – Harp

11:30 | End of the High-Level Event

Accreditation and Access to the European Parliament for Roma Week Events

For those who registered or requested an entry badge, please note that under the new European Parliament rules, 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 from the self-service machine in Station Europe on the day of your event. 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.