In response to these attempts to disrupt the life of the community, the police are using all means available to them to prevent criminal acts – including those committed by vigilantes – and it shall not allow quasi-paramilitary groups to challenge the rule of law.

The Government of Hungary sees improving the situation of the Roma as a priority both at domestic and European levels. Hungary’s National Strategy for Social Inclusion seeks to offer solutions for all those living in poverty, regardless of their ethnic background. Furthermore, during its EU presidency, the Government of Hungary created the Common European Framework for National Roma Strategies, which offers social inclusion programmes and sustainable solutions for social conflicts.

Protecting minority rights and the cultural identity of nationalities living within Hungary − with special regard to the Roma − is also considered to be of utmost importance. In addition, this government has introduced the study of the culture of minorities − including that of the Roma − to the National Core Curriculum.

Source: Prime Minister’s Office - kormany.hu