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Events in Italy have again sparked a debate in the EU assembly about the integration of Roma citizens in European societies (Photo: Wikipedia)

Italy's crackdown on Roma criticised across Europe

Italy and Spain have quarrelled over Rome's plans to tighten up its immigration policies as part of a bid to tackle rising tensions among Italians towards migrants from Romania.

Franco Frattini, Italy's foreign minister and former European commissioner for immigration, complained about comments on Italy's affairs made by leading politicians in Madrid, noting "Frankly, it's time to stop these [political] pitch invasions."

"Declarations from ministers that interfere with the activ...

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Events in Italy have again sparked a debate in the EU assembly about the integration of Roma citizens in European societies (Photo: Wikipedia)

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