The Council of Europe estimates that there are approximately 25,000 Roma living in Austria (0.3% of the population). For data relating to this country, see the overview by the Fundamental Rights Agency.
Austria’s national strategy is a set of political and legal measures within the framework of a broader social inclusion policy aimed at disadvantaged groups in general. Innovative approaches, such as Roma school assistants and the counselling and training of adults to enhance their employability are supported at a local level.
Focus on Roma Inclusion by 2020 existing activities in the policy areas of education, employment, health, housing and anti-discrimination will be continued in the coming years (see Annex). The following priorities are planned:
Education, labor market, fight against antiziganism, empowerment of Roma women and girls (Romnja), empowerment of organized Roma civil society, empowerment of Roma youth and participation
