Springer - The European Union as Protector and Promoter of Equality

Explore the role of the European Union in advancing equality and non-discrimination through this academic study by Springer. As part of the European Union and its Neighbours in a Globalized World series, this book examines the EU as a project driven by a major antidiscrimination goal. In a time of increasing resentment against exposed groups, this text provides a deep look at how equality principles shape European integration. It addresses the challenges faced by migrants, refugees, ethnic or religious minorities, and LGBTI persons. While the UN Charter and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights established equality as a global principle, this work focuses on how these concepts of diversity, pluralism, and equality have specifically influenced the development of the European Union. This is an essential resource for those studying international law, human rights, and the political evolution of Europe.