Abstract

Minority rights are by definition asymmetric, as the degree of group protection varies. "Weak" minorities are those groups, typically deriving from migration (as opposed to traditional, national minorities), that are normally not recognized as distinct communities for the enjoyment of specific minority rights. However, they significantly contribute to the diversity in society and challenge the very idea of integration. The paper looks at the contribution of comparative (constitutional) law scholars to the design of legal instruments for the integration of societies as such, rather than of integration of groups into societies.