Representation and involvement of Roma in decision-making and in measures related to them
Venue: European Committee of the Regions, Van Maerlantstraat 2, 1040 Brussels, Room VMA21
Date: 11 April 2024
Time: 13:00-15:00
Coordinated by: Finland (in co-operation with Spain, Belgium, European Commission, MEPs)
Format: Online/In-Person
Online recording: Here
In line with the EU’s strategic framework, we will hear, discuss, and learn about different practices and experiences of interaction between public authorities and Roma in official activities and decision-making concerning them. The discussions will include a representative of the European Commission, officials responsible for Roma issues from different levels in Spain, Slovakia, Belgium, and Finland, and MEPs.
Participants of the session are invited to comment and pose questions.
Agenda
Sandwiches are offered as from 12:30
13:15 – 13:25 Introductory remarks
- Antero Kiviniemi, Counsellor, Permanent Representation of Finland to the EU
13:25 – 14:25 Presentations and concrete experiences
- Dan Pavel Doghi, Team leader, Roma issues, European Commission DG JUST
- María Dolores Ruiz Bautista, Deputy Director General for Social Programmes, including Roma inclusion, Spain
- Mathilde Wargnies, Responsible for the 2nd National Roma Strategy in Belgium
- Henry Lindgren, Designer and executor of Roma issues in Regional Administration of Northern Finland
14:25 – 14:45 Reactions and replies from
- MEP Sirpa Pietikäinen, Finland, European Peoples Party, Member of the ECON and FEMM Committees
- MEP (S & D) (tbc)
14:45 – 15:15 Debate and discussions with participants
