Multicultural Europe between Tolerance and Prejudice:
General Observations and Project Design
The countries and cultures of Europe have always been diverse and heterogeneous in their ethnic, religious and social composition. The opening of borders,
globalization of markets and production, worldwide migration and new communication technologies mean this trend will continue, even if populist and
extremist forces on the right persist in their attempts to stir up antipathy and
mobilize citizens against any acceptance of cultural heterogeneity