Borderline Cases

Focusing on ethnic boundaries within the framework of European integration, the book explores three EU regions where state borders intersect with ethnic territories. It analyzes how local political cultures influence European unity and the effects of integration on these areas. The discussion situates itself within the broader context of ethnonationalism, highlighting the emergence of ethnic 'frontiers' due to labor mobility and their implications for European policy. A model of cultural de-territorialisation is employed to propose various future scenarios for Europe.