Announcement of Broadcast Series 20th May 2004 The European Commission and the Roma We are happy to announce a five part series of audio broadcasts concerning the contravention of non-discrimination laws by European institutions and member state governments in the European Union. In particular we discuss the plight of the Roma (Gypsy) populations in the Czech Republic, Hungary and the Slovak Republic.  These broadcasts will be posted here in the coming days and will contain the following: The scope, nature and evolution of state-sponsored abuse The diversion and illicit use of funds destined for Roma school children The fraudulent classification of children's attainment capabilities The failure of the European Commission to report the facts The failure of the European Petitions Committee to investigate and act A round table discussion Broadcast by Free Britain Internet Radio a division of Agence Presse Européenne ©2004 APE