Austria - 2012
Is self-identification of individuals/groups a criterion for recognition and respect of minority or ethnic cultural linguistic religious groups' rights by the state/government?
- Code:
- RED114
- Key Area:
- Public Life, Culture, Sport & Media
- Strand(s):
- Discrimination, Equality
| Short Answer |
The association with an ethnic group is based on self-identification. |
| Qualitative Info |
The Austrian Ethnic Groups Act defines that ethnic groups are those groups of Austrian citizens living on the federal territory who do not have German as a first language and who have their own distinct customs (Art. 2). The association with an ethnic group is based on self-identification. No one is obliged to prove his/her association to a certain ethnic group (Art.3). Source: Volksgruppengesetz 1979, available on http://www.ris.bka.gv.at/GeltendeFassung.wxe?Abfrage=Bundesnormen&Gesetzesnummer=10000602 |
| Groups affected/interested | Ethnic minorities, Linguistic minorities |
| Type (R/D) | Inter-ethnic |
| Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas | Education, Culture, Daily life |
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