| ID | 083718 |
| Title Proper | Long path from recognition to representation of Muslims in Italy |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Coppi, Andrea ; Spreafico, Andrea |
| Publication | 2008. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The Muslim community in Italy does not benefit from official recognition, which could, among other things, provide it with access to state funding. Nor does its fragmented nature favour a process of aggregation leading to the formation of a single representative body delegated to dialogue with the institutions. The government initiative establishing the Council of Italian Islam (Consulta) sought to encourage an original course in this direction, but it seems that the body is unlikely to solve the problem. The solutions adopted in various European countries and the proposals put forward by experts suggest that legal recognition cannot sidestep the question of representation and therefore calls for a process of cultural mediation. |
| `In' analytical Note | International Spectator Vol. 43, No.3; Sep 2008: p101-115 |
| Journal Source | International Spectator Vol. 43, No.3; Sep 2008: p101-115 |
| Key Words | Italy ; Muslim Community ; Islam |