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Minorities Rights in New Europe Under international law, only rights of ethnic, religious or linguistic minorities are at stake. Whilst all individuals are accorded with basic human rights, minorities are seen to require rights ensuring equality, whilst under the subjugation of the majority. The issue of minorities has been termed an 'essentially European problem'1, with eastern and central Europe containing many different minorities. The fall of Communism and the subsequent formation of new States and governments, has resulted in minorities calling for recognition of their rights within the 'new Europe', which has subsequently formed. For despite recognition of minority rights through treaties and declarations, state practice suggests that the recognition is in law, but not in fact. Historically, minorities have always been recognised in relation to the nation State. Where, particularly in peace treaties, the rights of minorities have been protected2. Under the League of Nations, the International Protection of Minorities...

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