Over the past three years, new policies have been tabled to pave the way towards meaningful Roma inclusion and to address the many instances of historical injustice faced by these communities. This new analysis shows that beyond big plans and lofty ambitions, the process of achieving systemic justice seems to be threatened by constant interruptions, delays and changing political will. Most of the measures that would acknowledge past and present injustices fall short of practical implementation. By and large, Roma remain forgotten: political, cultural and linguistic representation is hollow; equitable policies are few and far between, while violence, exclusion and discrimination persist.

Justice should not be subject to the whims of those wielding political power – thus, beyond describing the current reality, the policy brief JUSTICE, INTERRUPTED: Revisiting transitional justice, truthand reconciliation efforts at the EU level and in Germany, Romania, Spain and Sweden, authored by Júlia Pőcze, Sergio Carrera, Anabel Carballo-Mesa, Ismail Cortés, Dezső Máté, Iulius Rostas and Jan Selling is also a call to action for national governments and the EU alike. The recommendations call for systemic change and a coherent, EU-wide approach, shaped by Roma people and supported by their lived experiences and testimonies