The research brief ‘Strategies and Recommendations to Combat Antigypsyism in Germany‘, authored by Dezső Máté, is based on CHACHIPEN findings and on the JEKHIPE objectives on antigypsyism, transitional justice, and recommendations. The paper aims to offer an overview and update on the latest developments in international procedures and, more precisely, on German policy developments in 2024.

The word ‘CHACHIPEN’ means ‘truth’ in Romani language. The initiative’s main goal is to recognise, understand, and ultimately support action against structural and systemic antigypsyism in Europe and beyond. The project’s priority is to promote justice and equality and the sufficient, fair, and dignified recognition and participation of the Romani people as equal European citizens. The initiative’s aims are graded through the Truth and Reconciliation Processes (TRP) model, which supports the recognition of human rights violations and discriminatory practices hindering the full implementation of European Union (EU) non-discrimination laws1.

About the author: Dr. Dezso Mate is an Associate Research Fellow at the Europa – Universität Flensburg, Interdisciplinary Centre for European Studies, and a Visiting Researcher at Heidelberg University, Research Centre on Antigypsyism.

The Research Brief has been coordinated by the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS).