Despite efforts in recent years to improve the housing situation of Roma and Travellers across the European Union, there is concern that large numbers continue to lack access to adequate housing. In December 2007, the European Commission asked the FRA to develop a report on the housing conditions ofRoma and Travellers in the EU. In response, the Agency, after consultation with stakeholders, including the Council of Europe and the EU Commission, asked its network of National Focal Points (RAXEN) to develop relevant thematic studies and commissioned additional research and a comparative analysis to the European Roma Rights Centre and the Pavee Point Travellers Centre.