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The new study blasts the continuing practice of segregation of Roma pupils at schools in some countries (Photo: European Commission)

Central Europe slammed for Roma pupils treatment

Despite some improvements, Roma children in the EU are still disadvantaged when it comes to education access, according to a study by an EU agency.

The report by the Vienna-based European Monitoring Centre on Racism and Xenophobia (EUMC) argues that Roma and Travellers' pupils are still facing direct or indirect discrimination and exclusion.

"As a result, Roma pupils tend to leave education early, which deprives them of the qualifications that would enable them to compete later in...

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The new study blasts the continuing practice of segregation of Roma pupils at schools in some countries (Photo: European Commission)

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