Current Challenges in the Integration of Migrants

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Current Challenges in the Integration of Migrants in the Czech Republic: Diversity as Concept, or Practice? Mgr. Blanka Tollarová, PhD. Dept. of Management and Supervision, Faculty of Humanities, Charles University 23| 5 | 2016 Ambiguous Legacy of Czech History: Ethnic Homogeneity Current Challenge = Integration, Heterogeneity, Diversity X Constant Legitimization of Ethnic Homogenenity Contemporary challenges for the integration of migrants Ambiguous Legacy of Czech History: Ethnic Homogeneity Ethnic Homogeneity – How it Came About? Strong narrative of the Czech National Revival Movement – „the War between the Czechs and the Germans“ Expulsion of Germans after World War II Long-term marginalization of the Roma Very specific position of very small amount of migrants during the communist era – total control in almost all aspects of their life => homogeneity is a norm, the „other“ people are not integrated and preferably live under control, their status is not comparable to that of majority Contemporary challenges for the integration of migrants Current Challenge: Integration and Diversity Integration into the EU „open“ borders and migration to and from the Czech Republic => to find a way to redefine the self-image of Czech society to enable long-term cohabitation of the majority with the migrants => a clear integration policy should define long-term, well-conceived and managed approach to migration and integration issues establish transparent and realistic criteria for entry and residence of migrants define Czech society as cohesive, friendly and ready for cultural diversity clearly define the core values of our society and give migrants and Czech citizens a clear idea of the conditions and opportunities of mutual coexistence systematically create and support efficient tools for the structural and civic integration of the entire population - both Czechs and migrants Contemporary challenges for the integration of migrants Integration of Foreigners (Migrants): Brief History 2008 – Responsibility for the Foreigners Integration Concept transferred back to the Ministry of the Interior Since 2015 lobbying for involving of the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs to the integration of migrants => attempts to divide residence permissions, security issues and border protection agenda from the integration agenda Contemporary challenges for the integration of migrants 1989 – Fundamental change of the social system; opening of borders resulting in stronger and more diversified migration flows 1990s – Integration of foreigners administered by the Ministry of the Interior Relations among communities (no integration concept) 1999 – Integration of foreigners becomes a part of