Muslim Minorities and European Identities

Abstract

Muslim minorities, having been part of European societies for generations, are currently going through a profound process of transformation and differentiation. At the same time Europe is confronted with the rapid process of political and economic integration, which raises urgent questions on the state of cultural and social cohesion. In this context the role of Muslim immigrants within outwardly secular-defined societies is increasingly reflected in public as well as in academic discourse. The international workshop on 'Muslim Minority Societies in Europe', convened from 2-3 March 2001 at the University of Erfurt, was inspired by this dynamic European debate.