27/04/2026
We’re proud to share the launch of our new report, Roma Index (RIPE), a comparative overview of 20 Council of Europe member states (2024–2025).
The report was officially presented during this year’s Roma Week in Brussels - a moment that brought together policymakers, civil society, and Roma leaders to reflect on where we stand… and where we’re still falling short.
❓ So what is this report, really, about?
At its core, it’s a reality check. It looks at how countries across Europe are implementing Council of Europe standards on Roma rights - not just on paper, but in practice. By combining desk research, civil society input, and monitoring data, it maps patterns across 20 countries and highlights what’s working, what’s not, and where progress is simply too slow.
And the picture is... well, it is mixed.
Yes, almost all countries now have national Roma strategies in place. But the report shows a persistent gap between commitment and delivery - with weak funding, limited accountability, and too little meaningful participation of Roma communities, especially women and young people.
The findings cut across key areas - education, housing, employment, health - and they’re hard to ignore. Segregation in schools remains widespread. Housing exclusion continues to trap communities in substandard conditions. And antigypsyism still goes largely unrecognised and unaddressed in many national systems.
At the same time, the report also points to what does work. Roma mediators, for example, stand out as one of the few consistently effective tools across countries, especially in health and education. But even these successes are often underfunded and treated as temporary, rather than built into long-term policy.
This is exactly why the Roma Index matters. It doesn’t just describe the situation. It gives civil society, institutions, and decision-makers a shared evidence base to push for stronger, rights-based, and more accountable policies across Europe.
📊 Explore the key findings in the infographic below
📄 Read the full report here:https://ergonetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/RIPE-report-April-2026-web.pdf
CoE Roma and Travellers Lavinia Banu
