I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union and its Member States. The adoption of the Council of Europe Strategy for Roma and Traveller Inclusion for 2026–2030 marks an important milestone in our shared commitment to human rights, democracy and the rule of law. Protecting and promoting the enjoyment of human rights of the estimated 10-12 million Roma and Travellers in the Council of Europe Member States, of which an estimated 6 million are present within the borders of EU Member