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The European dynamics: islamophobia, radical parties and European values : a critical analysis of current developments in Western Europe
(2011)
Europe has in the past few decades seen a rise in political parties whose agenda differs quite significantly from other established European political parties. The aim of these relatively new parties is to change aspects ...
The protection of the right to strike within the European Union: evaluating the degree of the labour law harmonisation and the state of the European social model
(2011)
One of the main intention of the European Union is to create a proper social model based on good economic performance, high levels of social protection, education and social dialogue. Due to the complexity to commonly ...
The externalization of the EUs Southern border in light of the EU/Libya framework agreement : a lawful alternative or a neo-refoulement strategy?
(2011)
During the last few years the European Union has intensified its cooperation with its neighbours, especially in relation to migration management. With a view to contextualize the recent negotiation on a Migration Cooperation ...
Outsourcing responsibility: a case study of Australias practice of outsourcing immigration detention centres
(2011)
Privatisation processes, including outsourcing arrangements are altering the very conception of governance. The drive to privatise is advocated as streamlining governance, by making it more cost efficient, creating more ...
Contractual remedies for human rights violations in the clothing industry
(2011)
In the absence of a strong system of global justice, and given the limited ability of many developing countries to enforce Human Rights Law or even their own national labour laws, multinational corporations (MNCs) have ...
Migrant workers: social injustice and lack of human rights : an analysis on the case of migrant domestic workers and international human rights law
(2011)
The present paper examines the human rights violations faced by the migrant domestic workers and the protection guaranteed by the international human rights law. It analyzes the contemporary forms of abuses and exploitation ...
The worst scars are in the mind : deconstructing psychological torture
(2011)
Mental Torture is an especially grave violation of human rights because, in its various forms, its ultimate objective is to annul the very identity and personality of the victim. While the physical injuries produced by ...
The contribution of intercultural media to pluralism and diversity in the public discourse: necessary voices in contemporary democratic society : the case of Austria
(2011)
One of the most important challenges for our present society is the increase in ethnic and social heterogeneity, which also implies great effects on our communication. The democratic ideal of giving all people an equal ...
Food dignity : international law, community, and the environment
(2011)
Food politics is divided into many camps. The legal advocates of the right to food focus on starvation in poor countries while public health professionals are concerned with rising obesity and diabetes in rich countries. ...
Promoting democracy and human rights in North African states: which role for the European Union?
(2011)
Revolts and political changes occurred in North African States in the general context of the so-called “Arab spring” since the end of 2010 constitutes an opportunity to start a rethinking about EU democracy promotion ...