"We Roma are facing two evils here in the election, said Zvonko Golobic, who heads the Association for the Development of the Roma Community in the south-eastern town of Crnomelj. So the question is: who is less evil?"
"In 2020, Amnesty International said that life expectancy for Roma in Slovenia was 22 years lower than the rest of the population, and infant mortality more than four times higher."
"Several communities in the country continue to lack access to clean drinking water, electricity and sanitation as well as basic infrastructure and essential services."
"The election and the discourse about Roma that has swirled in previous months has left many worried that the community's rights will be further eroded, said Haris Tahirovic, the president of an umbrella."
Slovenia's upcoming elections have heightened anti-Romany rhetoric, prompting concerns about the treatment of the marginalized community. Prime Minister Robert Golob faces rightwing populist Janez Jansa, with polls indicating a narrow lead for Jansa. Accusations of graft and social policy issues dominate the campaign, with both candidates criticized for scapegoating Roma. The Roma community, numbering around 12,000, faces significant challenges, including lower life expectancy and lack of access to basic services. Activists fear the election will further erode their rights.
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