Položaj Roma u Evropskoj uniji - pravni okviri i stvarnost
The position of the Roma in European Union - legal framwork and reality

Summary/Abstract: Since their settlement in Europe, the Roma have been exposed to continuous discrimination by the majority population, causing the violation of their fundamental human rights as well as the breach of obligations derived from international conventions relevant to the promotion of equal treatment of all citizens. The European Union has dedicated a large number of international legal sources to the suppression of discriminatory treatment based upon various grounds, including nationality, and a special set of its legal provisions is related to the protection of the Rights of the Roma and the facilitation of their integration in the member states. Having in mind the results highlighted in Serbia Progress Report for 2019 adopted by the European Commission, confirming that our country, just like the European Union member states, is also familiar with the discrimination of the Roma in key areas such as health protection, housing,education and employment, as well as the obligation that the Republic of Serbia has in line with Chapter 23 dedicated to justice and fundamental rights, the author of this paper analyses key European Union legal sources regulating: the suppression of discrimination in general, combating the discrimination of the Roma and the application of the measures for their integration. Moreover, the author also examines the documents that illustrate the practical application of some measures for the Roma protection and integration in the member states, highlighting key achievements as well as difficulties and challenges in this field. Based on available reports, the author makes suggestions and recommendations for the improvement of the situation in this area in both – the European Union member states and Serbia, assuming that European legislation and experiences, together with detected issues and obstacles, should be observed as guidelines for future actions.

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