Europe’s top human rights watchdog slams police violence against Roma in Greece

Council of Europe memorandum on human rights of Roma in Greece

On 3 June, the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O’Flaherty, released a memorandum regarding the human rights of Roma in Greece following his visit to the country from 3 to 7 February 2025. The Commissioner acknowledges the significant efforts made by Greece to improve the human rights situation of Roma communities, particularly through the National Strategy and Action Plan for the Social Inclusion of Roma 2021-2030. He co…

Europe’s top human rights watchdog slams police violence against Roma in Greece

The problem of police violence against Roma in Greece “goes beyond a series of isolated incidents and reflects deeply embedded racism,” a senior official with Europe’s top human rights watchdog has said.