Christian and Muslim minorities in Transition in Europe and the Middle East

Through the process of globalisation, in which increased migration and advanced possibilities of communication are major factors, the socio-cultural and religious landscape has undergone major modifications worldwide. Religion and religious movements in general have come to the fore, but also religious minorities have gained importance in influencing cultural, social, juridical, political and economic issues of…

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    Must the rainbow turn monochrome in parliament?; Minorities and legislatures

    {Racial and religious minorities tend to be under-represented in legislatures} The political representation of racial minorities troubles in almost every country, rich or poor. At one end of the income scale, Switzerland held an election on October 21st that turned on the treatment of foreigners-perhaps understandably in a country where a fifth of the population…

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