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"Mr President, I find it extremely useful that a report has been prepared on the situation of the Roma in the European Union. The cooperation in the preparation of the final version of the document has been exemplary.
The resolution of the disadvantaged situation of the Roma deserves assistance for several reasons, and it must supersede party interests. Firstly, because I represent a Member State with a particularly high Roma population, and I am personally interested in finding solutions. Secondly, because the Roma are facing cumulative discrimination in almost all areas of life, for their race, ethnic group and gender, which is often further exacerbated by social exclusion and the threat of poverty. Thirdly, because the situation of Roma women is particularly difficult and almost hopeless.
Although the report affects the Europe of the twenty-five, it is worth addressing separately the situation of Roma women living in new Member States. Let us not be ashamed to admit that the problem is far worse in Central and Eastern European states, because the proportion of the Roma population within the total population is much higher than the EU average.
The Roma issue is much more than a mere social issue, and it requires the employment of a comprehensive set of political instruments. The priority goal is to fight against social exclusion and marginalisation, and to ensure genuine equal opportunities and social integration for the Roma. The Roma, too, must be winners and not losers in the process of European integration, and must benefit from the advantages of integration.
We must keep the situation of Roma women on the agenda continuously, if we want to achieve a substantial change. Member States must collect and publish accurate and extensive statistical data regarding the Roma, and must ensure regular data collection in order to provide us with an objective picture of the situation of the Roma.
The report of my colleague, Mrs Lívia Járóka, is the result of well-thought-out and conscientious work. I propose the adoption of the report."@en1
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