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The initiative was held in the Bulgarian national theatre (Photo: European Commission)

New Roma initiative launched

by Elitsa Vucheva, Brussels,

Eight governments on Wednesday (3 February) unveiled a plan to tackle the severe social problems encountered by Europe's poorest and fastest growing minority.

Going under the name 'The Roma Inclusion Decade 2005-2015', the plan was launched in the Bulgarian capital Sophia.

Speaking at the launch, Bulgarian Prime Minster Simeon Saxe Coubourg-Gotha said "Every citizen should have the chance of a better life, regardless of his ethnic origin or his religious beliefs".

"Then, and...

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The initiative was held in the Bulgarian national theatre (Photo: European Commission)

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