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Brussels hosting this week the first ever EU Roma Summit (Photo: European Commission)

Equal Chances for Europe's Roma

Marek, a 16-year-old Roma boy in Ostrava in the eastern Czech Republic, is unemployed and his chances of finding a job are slim. Like many of his Roma friends, Marek was only allowed to attend a school for children with special learning disabilities.

So after completing nine years of poor education, he left class and, due to his lack of skills, has not been able to find work. His next stop - the Labour Office - to try to find support in finding a job while his parents receive social wel...

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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.

Brussels hosting this week the first ever EU Roma Summit (Photo: European Commission)

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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.

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