Minister Shaban Saliu, the Minister for Integration and Implementation, announced significant advancements in the efforts to combat prejudice and enhance the inclusion of the Roma community within Macedonia. Speaking at a press conference on June 29, 2026, Saliu stated that the government, led by Hristijan Mickoski, has achieved a notable breakthrough in this area. According to Saliu, the improvement in the situation concerning the Roma population is evident, with specific positive indicators noted during the 2024/2025 school year.
The cornerstone of this commitment, he reported, is the formal implementation of the Roma Inclusion Strategy spanning the period 2022–2030. A key element supporting this strategy is the direct financial commitment made across multiple government sectors. Saliu confirmed that four distinct ministries—namely Education and Science, Health, Transport, and Social Policy, Demography, and Youth—have allocated dedicated funds.
These resources are earmarked specifically for the execution of measures and activities outlined within the inclusion framework. The announcement underscores a structural integration of anti-discrimination policies into the core functions of the state apparatus. By mandating direct funding streams from these key departments, Macedonia aims to ensure that the policies designed for the Roma community are not merely theoretical but are supported by tangible, operational resources.
The Minister’s statements suggest a concerted governmental focus on systemic change to improve the social and civic integration of the Roma population across the nation.
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