Recognition of the Romani genocide in France

June 1, 2026 will mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the last internee labeled as a "nomad" from the Alliers camp in Angoulême. Yet, there is still no precise count of the "nomadic" victims of the Second World War in France, nor any memorial bearing their names. Between 300, 000 and 500, 000 Roma, Sinti, Gitans, Manouches, Yenish, and Travellers were murdered in Europe by Nazi Germany and its allies. Long ignored, this genocide remains largely absent from collective memory.

Today, a collective of descendants is mobilizing to have this history recognized and is calling for August 2 to become a national day of remembrance in France. The review of a cross-party resolution proposal began on April 8, 2026, at the National Assembly.