09.08.2011

A short guide to Minority Rights in Europe by Thomas Benedikter

Europe's Ethnic Mosaic

This report gives the fundamental definitions and basic terms and offers a brief overview on the figures and features of national minorities, on the major issues of ethnic diversity and on the most important means of minority protection in Europe. Due to historical, cultural and political developments, Europe has become a colourful mosaic, but the challenge to preserve that variety with substantial equal rights and fairness lies ahead.