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The Muslim community in Italy does not benefit from official recognition, which could, among other things, provide it with access to state funding. Nor does its fragmented nature favour a process of aggregation leading to the formation of a single representative body delegated to dialogue with the institutions. The government initiative establishing the Council of Italian Islam (Consulta) sought to encourage an original course in this direction, but it seems that the body is unlikely to solve the problem. The solutions adopted in various European countries and the proposals put forward by experts suggest that legal recognition cannot sidestep the question of representation and therefore calls for a process of cultural mediation.

Spreafico, A., Coppi, A. (2008). The Long Path from Recognition to Representation of Muslims in Italy. THE INTERNATIONAL SPECTATOR, 43(3), 101-115 [10.1080/03932720802280685].

The Long Path from Recognition to Representation of Muslims in Italy

Spreafico Andrea
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2008-01-01

Abstract

The Muslim community in Italy does not benefit from official recognition, which could, among other things, provide it with access to state funding. Nor does its fragmented nature favour a process of aggregation leading to the formation of a single representative body delegated to dialogue with the institutions. The government initiative establishing the Council of Italian Islam (Consulta) sought to encourage an original course in this direction, but it seems that the body is unlikely to solve the problem. The solutions adopted in various European countries and the proposals put forward by experts suggest that legal recognition cannot sidestep the question of representation and therefore calls for a process of cultural mediation.
2008
Rivista di Classe A.
Spreafico, A., Coppi, A. (2008). The Long Path from Recognition to Representation of Muslims in Italy. THE INTERNATIONAL SPECTATOR, 43(3), 101-115 [10.1080/03932720802280685].
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