Analyzes
Slovak government was using Hungarian minority for its goals in internal politics
J.M. Wiersma: Slovaks do not feel indignation over the situation of Roma, they accept it
Ivan Mako: Roma problems can not be solved without direct Roma participation
Brusel should not have the main responsibility for Roma integration in Slovakia
The position of Roma minority in Slovakia had a big influence on its accession process to the EU and European Commission warned several times on lack of respect for human rights in the country. Authors of analysis „The answer is in Slovakia, not in Brussels“ (EU and Roma integration in Slovakia) look at the issue from the other side and focus on impact of Slovak membership in EU on its minority policy and offer several recommendations.
