Realising Linguistic, Cultural and Educational Rights Through Non-Territorial Autonomy

This book assesses the practical capacity of Non-Territorial Autonomy (NTA) to support the linguistic, cultural, and educational rights of national minority groups across Europe. It highlights the significance of the 25th anniversary of the Council of Europe Framework Convention on National Minorities and European Charter for Regional and Minority Languages, emphasizing the need for NTA arrangements to complement territorially based arrangements.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 194 pages
Publication date: 02 December 2022
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This comprehensive volume examines the practical effectiveness of Non-Territorial Autonomy (NTA) in upholding the linguistic, cultural, and educational rights of national minority groups across Europe. The significance of this examination is heightened by the fact that 2023 marks the 25th anniversary of the entry into force of the Council of Europe Framework Convention on National Minorities (FCNM) and the European Charter for Regional and Minority Languages (ECRML), two pivotal documents that shape the protection and promotion of minority rights in Europe.

Through a series of detailed empirical studies, one of which utilizes FCNM reporting as a benchmark, this book provides a comprehensive picture of the extent to which international minority rights standards are being realized through various NTA arrangements. The contributions to this volume firmly uphold the principles outlined in these foundational documents, recognizing that NTA should be viewed as a complement rather than an alternative to territorially based arrangements when it comes to the effective delivery of linguistic, cultural, and educational rights.

This open-access book aims to contribute to the ongoing discourse on minority rights and NTA by offering valuable insights and perspectives to scholars, policymakers, and activists alike. It serves as a valuable resource for those seeking to understand the complexities and challenges associated with promoting and protecting the rights of national minorities in a diverse and interconnected European context.

Weight: 332g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031198588
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023