Foreword
Walter Schwimmer
Secretary General of the Council of Europe = 7
Introduction = 9
I. A blueprint for a European society and community = 19
II. Establishing dialogue among Europeans = 25
III. The multicultural reality: pitfalls and possibilities = 29
Cultural diversity = 29
Identity = 30
Multiculturalism and interculturalism = 31
Democracy and citizenship = 33
Individual and collective responsibility = 38
IV. Cultural rights = 43
V. Areas where the influence of culture is felt = 47
Cultural policies = 47
Regional, local and neighbourhood issues = 49
Immigration = 60
Heritage = 61
VI. New information technologies = 65
Conclusion = 71
Appendix = 75
The European Cultural Convention = 75
Walter Schwimmer
Secretary General of the Council of Europe = 7
Introduction = 9
I. A blueprint for a European society and community = 19
II. Establishing dialogue among Europeans = 25
III. The multicultural reality: pitfalls and possibilities = 29
Cultural diversity = 29
Identity = 30
Multiculturalism and interculturalism = 31
Democracy and citizenship = 33
Individual and collective responsibility = 38
IV. Cultural rights = 43
V. Areas where the influence of culture is felt = 47
Cultural policies = 47
Regional, local and neighbourhood issues = 49
Immigration = 60
Heritage = 61
VI. New information technologies = 65
Conclusion = 71
Appendix = 75
The European Cultural Convention = 75