EU: France and Italy press ahead with anti-Roma policies
01 September 2010
France and Italy press ahead with anti-Roma policies.
France:
Immigration law amendment to make expulsion of EU nationals routine:
"Following the controversy that resulted from the large-scale eviction of illegal camps and expulsion of Romanian and Bulgarian nationals from France that have largely targeted Roma people since mid-July, the French government is trying to press ahead with proposals to restrict freedom of movement and facilitate expulsions."
Italy:
Interior Minister to press for punishment for EU nationals residing illegally (link)