Rageh Omaar Report
Al Jazeera
Unwanted, marginalised, defiant – the Roma people have become the target of governments across Europe. In France and Italy they have been thrown out in their thousands – accused of illegally overstaying their welcome and blamed for increases in crime. They say that in their countries of origin they are victims of discrimination – a minority with few opportunities. They are now taking advantage of European Union laws that allow freedom of travel to all European citizens – looking West to find a better life, yet reluctant to adapt to Western ways. The Roma issue has now been forced on EU policy makers – they have to find a balance between the growing hostility and the rights of the Roma.
Cartoon by Bob Moran
