Overview

• On May 28, 2025, Ministerpräsident Alexander Schweitzer and Landesverband Deutscher Sinti und Roma chair Christian Kling formalized the agreement in Mainz to recognize and promote Sinti and Roma culture and history.
• The deal commits the state to combat Antiziganismus and guarantee equal participation for an estimated 8,000 to 10,000 Sinti and Roma residents in Rheinland-Pfalz.
• Provisions include support for Romanes language preservation, cultural programming, and historical research to strengthen community heritage.
• Once the Landtag ratifies the agreement, Rheinland-Pfalz will appoint a binding, independent commissioner to monitor and address discrimination against Sinti and Roma.
• This contract builds on a series of state agreements since 2019 with religious and cultural groups, following pacts with Alevi, Islamic, and Jewish communities.