La minoranza Rom nell'Unione Europea : un quadro d'insieme

Abstract

This article investigates the situation of Roma people in the European context. It has been calculated that nowadays around 10-12 millions of Roma live within European borders. Given that most of them are European citizens, they benefit from the rights which are recognized to every citizen of the Union: from the right of free movement to the right to work, from the right to property to the right to healthcare. On the other hand, as a minority, they are also protected by the European Union Treaty, article 2, and the European Council Convention on minorities. Nevertheless, it is a statutory context that sometimes does not guarantee an effective integration and trusteeship.