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Aspects regarding the fundamental rights of Romanians in Italy
Aspects regarding the fundamental rights of Romanians in Italy

Author(s): Paul Popa
Subject(s): Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, EU-Legislation
Published by: Editura Academiei Române
Keywords: fundamental rights; diaspora; special legislation; constitutional prerogatives; legal mechanisms;

Summary/Abstract: An important component in the dynamics of European Union represents the priorities for the protection and respect of the rights of minorities. Post-Cold War migration required the establishment of a legislative framework favorable to the integration and respect for the values, culture and identities of ethnic groups. Between Italy and Romania, migration was marked by reciprocity. In Romania there is an important community of Italians, being represented in the Chamber of Deputies. Also, Romanians in Italy continues to represent an important community. Firstly, the fundamental rights analyzed in this article are those established by special regulations by the Parliament of Romania for protecting the constitutional rights of Romanian diaspora. The right to association, education, representation etc. of Romanians living abroad as means of constitutional rights and protection ensured by Romanian state. Also, this article wants to present some of the rights enjoyed by the Romanian community in Italy, both in terms of legislation and European values.

  • Issue Year: LIX/2020
  • Issue No: LIX, 2
  • Page Range: 89-96
  • Page Count: 8
  • Language: English