The historical and ongoing persecution of Europe’s gypsies

Published on November 9, 2025

It’s estimated that 25% of the Roma pre-war European population perished as a result of Nazi persecution. This article explores the anti-Roma prejudice that still goes on today, and what can be done to tackle it. Dr Suki Haider.
First published on Wed, 11 Nov 2020 as The historical and ongoing persecution of Europe’s gypsies. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Copyright free 2025

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