Roma are the largest ethnic minority in Europe. Of the estimated 10 to 12 million Roma living in Europe, about 6 million are EU citizens or residents. The term ‘Roma’ covers a number of diverse groups, including but not limited to, Roma, Sinti, Kale, Romanichels, Boyash/Rudari, Ashkali, Egyptians, Yenish, as well as Traveller populations (gens du voyage, Gypsies). EU policy documents and discussions commonly employ this terminology.

Different subgroups are found in different regions of Europe and England. Roma identify themselves differently according to their history, profession, geography and language, but they share many common features. The common language spoken among Roma is Rromanës which has a number of different dialects. Although traditionally nomadic, the majority of Roma are now considered “sedentary”. Historically, and sadly to this day, many EU Roma are subject to prejudice, economic marginalisation and social exclusion, despite the discrimination ban across EU Member States.


https://ec.europa.eu/info/policies/justice-and-fundamental-rights/combatting-discrimination/roma-eu/roma-equality-inclusion-and-participation-eu_en#:~:text=Related%20links-,Roma%20people%20in%20the%20EU,ban%20across%20EU%20Member%20States

https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/campaigns/2015/04/roma-in-europe-11-things-you-always-wanted-to-know-but-were-afraid-to-ask/#:~:text=Who%20are%20Roma%3F,as%20well%20as%20many%20others.