Neoliberalism and anti-Gypsyism in Europe

The latest issue of the French journal ‘Lignes‘ is dedicated to the Roma issue and offers a critical analysis of current discourses, policies and practices to govern the Romani minorities in France and Europe. Contributors include: Etienne Balibar, Jacques Ranciere, Jean-Loup Amselle and Cecile Canut. My contribution (co-authored with Nidhi Trehan) looks at the link between neoliberalism and anti-Gypsyism in Europe.

Sarkozy, the Roma and the EU

Listen to Nando Sigona talking (in Italian) on the conflict between the EU Commission and some member states over the treatment of Romani migrants on Radio Uno (Switzerland) and WDR (Germany).

Interview on the status of the Romani communities in Europe

The International Bussiness Times runs a long interview in two parts with Nando Sigona and Nidhi Trehan on the situation of Romani communities in Europe: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/60495/20100908/roma-europe.htm

‘Romani politics’ at CEU

Please find below a link to a short article on the Budapest book launch of Romani politics in contemporary Europe (edited by Sigona and Trehan): Roma Politician Visits CEU.

Fighting anti-Gypsyism and poverty: a challange for Romani politics

 The introduction to this edited collection on Romani politics in contemporary Europe (edited by Nando Sigona and  Nidhi Trehan) is now available for free in pdf on Palgrave website.  Contributors to the book include: Will Guy, Jud Nirenberg, Iulius Rostas, Angela Kocze, Katrin Simhandl… [link to the table of contents]