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Divided Nations and European Integration
Cathal McCall2015, Journal of Borderlands Studies
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The volume critically examines whether European integration facilitates interaction among ethno-national communities and protects minority rights, while analyzing cases from both core EU countries and marginalized areas. Findings suggest that European integration yields mixed results, often benefiting divided nations by promoting identity negotiation and reducing irredentism, though not uniformly across all contexts. Several essays highlight positive influences, particularly on minority rights compliance, while also suggesting limitations in the power of European integration relative to initial expectations.
