This presentation discusses issues related to the inclusion of Roma communities in Europe. It provides background on who Roma people are as a diverse group originating from northern India. It outlines that Roma people experience widespread social exclusion across domains like housing, health, education and employment. Current research includes the Roma SOURCE project examining these issues in 6 EU states and a UK study mapping the Roma population. Emerging issues include entrenched discrimination and a lack of mixing between Roma and non-Roma groups.