Trends in social Cohesion Ser. : Trends in social cohesions, No. 18

The development of social cohesion in a multicultural Europe is a key political objective. The articles and conversations in this volume reflect on the combined effects of exclusion stemming from social policy, immigration policy, employment and nationality. Furthermore, as "intercultural competencies" developed in certain hospitals and schools have clearly shown, there are other, much more effective strategies for treating differences in a favourable light which make social rights more accessible to all.These alternative approaches can effectively help to foster social cohesion only if migrants themselves are committed to them, and are recognised as political players in the European public arena.