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What France is doing is a 'disgrace', Ms Reding says (Photo: European Commission)

EU set to take France to court over Roma policy

In a rare outburst of criticism against France, the EU commission said it will take Paris to court after leaked documents proved that French police were instructed to specifically target Roma in the accelerated expulsions which took place last month.

"I am personally convinced that the commission will have no choice but initiate infringement procedures against France," EU justice and fundamental rights commissioner Viviane Reding said Tuesday (14 September) during a press briefing.

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What France is doing is a 'disgrace', Ms Reding says (Photo: European Commission)

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