Discrimination of Romanies in the Czech Republic worst in Europe

The discrimination of Romanies in the Czech Republic is more widespread than in any other EU country, according to the results of a comparative study on the rights of minorities across Europe. Two thirds of Czech Romanies said they had been subjected to some form of discrimination in the past 12 months. Eighty-three percent of Czech Romanies feel that they do not have equal opportunities when it comes to getting an education, finding work, getting medical attention, being served in a restaurant or getting a bank loan.