European Parliament and Member States reach a political agreement on ESF+ Regulation: a specific objective on Roma socioeconomic inclusion is adopted and children poverty and youth employment become priorities

2 Feb 2021 | News

A Specific Objective (viiia) on Promoting socioeconomic integration of marginalised communities such as the Roma has been approved, allowing for specific fund allocation to promote employment, housing, education and fight against discrimination. The political...

European Parliament adopts report on access to decent and affordable housing for all

1 Feb 2021 | ESI Funds & Roma policies, News

The report, of particular relevance for Roma given its worrying housing conditions, recommends a number of measures to the European Commission and Member States. Among them, it encourages the latest to increase the use of ESI Funds to guarantee social, accessible and...

EC launches new EU Roma Framework for equality, inclusion and participation 2020 -2030

1 Feb 2021 | ESI Funds & Roma policies, News

EU Roma Strategic Framework for Equality, Inclusion and Participation for 2020-2030 sets more ambitious, measurable targets focusing on inclusion, antigypsyism and negative effect of COVID19.  Vice-President Vĕra JOUROVÁ and Commissioner Helena DALLI publicly...

EURoma online Managing Committee on impact of COVID19 on Roma,new EC Strategic Framework for Roma 2020-2030 and 2021-2027 MFF programming

19 Oct 2020 | Management Committee meetings, News

On 14-15 October 2020, the EURoma online Network Management Committee shared information and views on the new EC Strategic Framework for Roma Equality, and put together strategic ideas for programming EU Funds aligned with Roma Policy Priorities. With over 70...

EURoma network holds its next online Management Committee 14-15 October

13 Oct 2020 | News

   The  EURoma Network Management Committee, whose Technical Secretariat is carried out by FSG, will be held online on 14 and 15 October 2020. This first online meeting will deal with many relevant news as the new EC Strategic Framework for Roma Equality, Inclusion...

EIGE Toolkit on gender budgeting in EU Funds now available in 22 official EU languages

18 Aug 2020 | News, Other publications, Publications

Released by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) a few months ago, this toolkit offers practical guidance on how to integrate gender mainstreaming in the EU Funds. Versions in official EU languages should help national, regional and local authorities, and...