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European and Bulgarian policies for Roma

published by administrator on Sat, 11/08/2025 - 07:58

20 October 2025

There are several strategic documents at the European and national levels, which are related to policies for Roma.

European policies for Roma

  • Strategic framework for Roma in the EU (2020-2030)
    • Equality
    • Inclusion
    • Participation
    • Accountability

More information about the strategic document is available here.

  • Mechanisms for financing and support of the EU
  • Strategic plan for action of the Council of Europe for inclusion of Roma and travelers (2020-2025)
    • Equality and anti-discrimination
    • Participation and inclusion
    • Building of capacity and cooperation
  • ROMACT and ROMACTED Programmes – directed towards local self-government and the Balkan states
  • Department for Roma and travelers of the Council of Europe
  • Activities of the European Union institutions and the Council of Europe

At the national level, the key strategic document is the National Strategy of Republic of Bulgaria for equality, inclusion and participation of Roma (2021 - 2030) – adopted with Decision № 278 of the Council of Ministers of 5 May 2022. Тhe focus is on:

  • Education and training
  • Health
  • Employment
  • Housing
  • Rule of law and anti-discrimination
  • Culture and media
  • Empowerment and equal opportunities for the Roma woman

Access to the document is available here.

NGO Organization Drom works on the “Roma Inclusion and Support Effort”(RISE) since August 2024, financed by the Programme “Citizens, equality, rights and values” of the European Union.