A recent survey by Eurobarometer ("Discrimination in the European Union", 2007) showed that, according to 77% of the EU population, being a Romany is a social disadvantage. This figure becomes even higher in such countries as Sweden, Hungary, Spain, the Netherlands, Slovakia, while it is lowest in Bulgaria and Romania, the countries with the highest number of Romanies. The EU Parliament has recently passed resolutions on Romany children (against withdrawal from school and begging) and women. The EU Commission is working to develop an "agreement on integration" inclusive of a "Charter of duties" for Romany individuals and families. In July 2007, the Commission for civil freedom, justice and internal affairs of the EU Parliament commissioned a survey of the situation of Romany children which should end in 2008. According to the Hungarian MEP of Romany origin, Livia Jaroka, "the inclusion of nomads can be promoted" "on some conditions": "Non segregation in schools; a health system that will not leave us out, serious punishments for people who commit discrimination; work and vocational training".
