"We're building communities that speak for themselves"

The elections in Romania are a test of whether the nation can embrace inclusion and reject the forces undermining its democracy.

The Romani language isn’t just the voice of our people—it’s the voice of Europe. It represents peace, diversity and resilience. If Europe is serious about protecting its heritage and helping its citizens thrive, it cannot ignore Romani.

As Germany hosts the 10th Berlin Process Summit aimed at bringing six Western Balkan states closer to the European Union, one of the critical issues discussed will be improving the situation of the Roma—the region's largest ethnic minority.