Social Policy: Religious Neutrality in a Multicultural World
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Dec 31, 2023
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European Union Religious neutrality Court of Justice Discrimination Multicultural World Human Rights Legitimate Aim
Abstract
Religious rights are an especially important aspect of social policy. This policy brief aims to inform the audience about the perception of some European countries about religious neutrality in multicultural societies. Is there a sharp vision that must be followed by all countries? Can the decision of the Court of Justice have absolute implementation in all countries? What can Greece do to establish its role as a multicultural country while avoiding the danger of social unrest?
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Gkika, I. (2023). Social Policy: Religious Neutrality in a Multicultural World. HAPSc Policy Briefs Series, 4(2), 164–170. https://doi.org/10.12681/hapscpbs.36695
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