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The European Union’s Policies to Safeguard and Promote Diversity

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Diversity in the European Union

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The European Union (EU) often declares itself a champion of diversity. It may be asked what is actually meant by this concept and which policies the EU is pursuing to live up to this promise. Is it only rhetoric, driven by considerations of political convenience, or are real measures being taken? And do they make a difference?

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Swiebel, J. (2009). The European Union’s Policies to Safeguard and Promote Diversity. In: Prügl, E., Thiel, M. (eds) Diversity in the European Union. Palgrave Macmillan, New York. https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230104167_2

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