Schriftenreihe der Europäischen Akademie Bozen, Bereich Ethnische Minderheiten und regionale Autonomien - 19: Practice of Minority Protection in Central Europe

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Academic research on the protection of national minorities often focuses on the legal frameworks of individual countries. However, the real challenge lies in the implementation of these laws by administrative authorities and courts. Drawing on two years of legal and empirical research, this work examines the discrepancies between the written law and its practical application regarding minority protection in six Central and Southeast European countries: Austria, Hungary, Italy, Romania, the Slovak Republic, and Slovenia. The first part offers a comparative analysis of the legal landscape across six critical areas essential for effective minority protection: culture, language use, media, education, economic participation, and political participation. The second part presents empirical findings from extensive field research in these countries, highlighting the interconnectedness of these areas. The analyses demonstrate that a comprehensive policy for minority protection must consider these interdependencies. Additionally, the book provides a set of recommendations valuable for practitioners in international organizations, NGOs, national authorities, and representatives of national minorities, enhancing their efforts in promoting effective minority rights and protections.