englischThis volume researches concepts of direct, participatory and deliberative democracy, their structures and procedures, and the role of actors. On the one hand, the volume focuses on questions of institutionalisation and the context sensitivity of participation-centred procedures in European [...]

englischThis study shows that the personal statutes (šakhsīye-e ahvāl) of the officially recognised religious minorities (Zoroastrians, Jews and Christians), which are constitutionally guaranteed in Iran, grant them rights with regard to their personal affairs. Nevertheless, measures have been [...]

englischThe past decade has shown great changes in the accommodation of minority communities into South-East European and Central European countries. New measures and instruments adopted in these countries often rely on international standards and on the recommendations of international [...]

englischNo other dispute impedes the development of the whole Caucasus region as vehemently as the Georgian-Abkhazian conflict, going far beyond the clash of two extreme positions - self-determination v. territorial integrity. Addressing the roots of the conflict, the author offers a contextual [...]

englischUN bodies have increasingly emphasized the need to improve the political participation of indigenous peoples. This book proposes a composite right to political participation of indigenous peoples, identifies its recognition in international law, and explores its application in two – [...]

englischThe book deals with attitudes of pupils in Carinthia and Slovenia concerning neighboring countries and languages, national consciousness and minorities, Europe and the European Union as well as the relationships between Carinthia and Slovenia and their history. Building upon these insights [...]

englischConsolidating freedom is one of the tasks that falls within the jurisdiction of the Constitutional Court. In post-war Bosnia, the Constitutional Court and the Human Rights Chamber play a key role in this respect. Although fifteen years have passed since the end of the armed conflict there, [...]

Regionen und Gemeinden als politische Handlungsträger fördern und ihre Zusammenarbeit über staatliche Grenzen hinweg wirksam stärken, ist das Potential, das hinter dem Begriff „Europäischer Verbund für territoriale Zusammenarbeit“ steht. Das Buch untersucht Entstehung und Umsetzung des Instruments [...]

englischThe municipalities in multi-layered systems are facing increasing problems due to the decay of representative democracy as well as the impact of the financial and economic crisis, and the ongoing Europeanization processes.

The book examines three areas: inter-municipal co-operation in [...]

englischPublic participation in the environmental decision-making process is a critical component of the legal mechanism for environmental protection. This book offers an overview of international principles, legal instruments and mechanisms promoting public participation with a specific focus on [...]