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and I. INTRODUCTION Migration patterns into and within the European Union (EU) are reflected in the sig- nificant cultural diversity found within the latter's member states.' From their position within a transnational legal order, this presents an opportunity for the EU legislative and administrative institutions (within their respective competencies) to provide a strong lead in respecting, promoting and celebrating cultural diversity. Such a position would be served by, inter alia, adopting a notion of culture based on an'anthropological' construct, rather than a more 'traditional' notion of high and popular culture. Preservation of cultural diversity is an important element in the protection of minority rights.2 Respect for cultural identity strikes at the heart of the survival of minority groups, being relevant to them on most matters of their existence. The member states of the EU, in adopting Article 151 EC, have acknowledged the significance of culture. Although this Article was not inserted into the Treaty until 1993 and was not prompted by matters of minority rights, it has certainly "opened up specific minority concerns".3 Our aim in this article is to analyze Article 151 and to illustrate that it allows scope for an anthropological interpretation of culture, which could
European Yearbook of Minority Issues Online – Brill
Published: Jan 1, 2003
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