Social Inclusion of Minorities

The first meeting of a high-level group of experts analysing the social inclusion of ethnic minorities in the EU takes place today. The group, established by the European Commission under its strategy for tackling discrimination, comprises 10 eminent personalities from business, local politics, civil society, the academic world and the media, headed by former President of the German Parliament, Rita Süssmuth. This inaugural meeting will be opened by Vladimír Špidla, EU Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities.