I agree that the problems that the Romas face and their consequent action may be two-sided, ie. the Gadje citizens of some EU countries may not have made a possible integration, or at least harmonisation, easy, just as Romas may have acted in a inclusionist manner.

But this article completely lacks a reasonable analysis of what has and is happening, and instead becomes a personal and ignorant commentary on the lack of understanding between different groups of people.

Sentences such as “But the answer is that Gypsies gave to Romanians for centuries: crime, theft, prostitution, street begging, rapes, drugs.”, “Work doesn’t fit them because they are too lazy” and ” The truth is that nothing on earth can change these people because that’s just the way they are. They have been this way for centuries and they are Indian criminals who have been banished out of India by the Indian authorities of that time.” illustrate my point. Perhaps in the future it may be advantageous to consult with specialists from governments, universities and other institutions rather than to throw a sordid depictation of what being a Roma in Europe really is or simply inform yourself more about a subject that you write about. Moreover, perhaps looking at their squalid environment in Madrid (“The conditions are appalling – rats roam freely amid the rubbish, and there is no sanitation.”) would open your eyes to some of the root of the problems that they face and instead you, “Europe” (whoever you may be), could offer some sustainable solutions to this ‘problem’ that you are so concerned about.

The issue of the Romas in Europe is one that is not given necessary attention by the EU and its governments. It is not one that should be understood as these are people who refuse to adapt to our way of life but one that must seek to harmonise the various lifestyles that constitutes the European continent and this includes accepting that some groups of people have different belief systems and ways to understand and live life. This needs to be taken into account when trying to create more harmonious conditions on the European continent.

Be very careful with your ignorant anger as it can lead to more dangerous consequences that a simple article on a medium that seems to promote itself as European.

Finally, I would like to apologise for the lack of clarity in this comment as my objective writing is clouded by irritation and sleepiness.

Regards,
Alexandra