Europe has been the epicentre of inclusiveness and democratic values such as human rights since the idea of Coal and Steel Union was formally established. The aim of this study is to find out challenges that are presented to the Europe as hub for inclusiveness and democratic values. In recent years, democracy in EU is seen with sceptic eyes (Eurobarometer Spring Survey, 2023) in an increasing...
In times of ‘polycrisis’, numerous challenges threaten unity and cohesion on the European continent. European identities can play an important part in navigating these challenges and fostering solidarity. One key to understanding European identities is analysing the dynamics of inclusion and exclusion, as constructions of belonging form an essential component of individual and collective...
General Sessions: Europe as a hub for inclusiveness and democratic values
Background: Spain serves as a prominent gateway to Europe, with arrivals via boats “pateras” and instances of express returns ("devoluciones en caliente") being commonplace. However, immigrants often encounter significant hurdles in accessing the country through regular channels, leading some to resort to irregular...
Background. The analyzed issue is important because it draws attention to the issue of tax relief offered to working seniors as one of the elements of the competitiveness of the Polish tax system. The issue makes it possible to assess the usefulness of the tax relief in terms of motivating professional activity was assessed. The work fills a gap in the adopted research area as currently there...
The presentation discusses a recent study conducted at the Research Centre for Easy Language at the University of Hildesheim (Germany) (Maaß, LM 2022 and in print). The aim was to find out how hearing German Sign Language Interpreters (SLI) and their deaf clients work together from the perspective of both groups. The presentation will provide an insight into the methodology and some of the...
