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THE STATUS OF NEWMINORITIES IN THE LIGHT OF THE FRAMEWORK…

called intercultural dialogue are seen as integral parts of the protection of national

minorities.

In this paper, we have expressed cautious skepticism towards the arguments

of the Advisory Committee and its “progressive” interpretation of the obligations

under the Framework Convention. An interpretation which runs counter to the

clearly formulated will of States Parties and ignores a long tradition of national

approaches to the minority issues may eventually do more harm than good to the

interests of minorities, i.e. not only the interests of traditional national minorities,

but also the interests of the new immigrant communities.