The European minority ethnic citizens (EUROMEC) Monitoring Network, launched in 2024 by the EU Delegation to the UK and the Black Europeans Association (for more read here and here), aims to shine a light to challenges faced by minority ethnic EU citizens and their family members in the UK. Today, the network convened under a new rotating co-chair, the Roma Support Group, a Roma-led charity working with East European Roma refugees and migrants.
Meeting at Europe House, Mihai Calin Bica, campaigning and policy worker for the Roma Support Group and the new co-chair of EUROMEC said: “Ethnic minority EU citizens are facing distinct vulnerabilities. The Roma Support Group, with its deep understanding of the issues affecting Roma and other minority communities, is bringing stakeholders together to amplify the voices of those most at risk and identify best practices.”
Today’s gathering also brought together community leaders, EU Member States and experts to share experiences, identify challenges, and explore solutions to the unique difficulties faced by these communities culminated with a discussion on 2025 priorities for Roma Support Group.
As he passed over the co-chairmanship of EUROMEC to Mr Calin Bica, Aké Achi, CEO of Black Europeans said: “I’m proud that we have played a part in shedding light on the critical experiences of minority ethnic EU citizens and to have helped create a landmark platform for our community’s voice to be heard”.
To read more about the event and EUROMEC, visit the Delegation of the European Union to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland website.
This update is from the Delegation of the European Union to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland website where you can read more and find helpful links.
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