Abstract
The short study on the Austrian Integration Act 2017 does not focus on the link between the Austrian Integration Act 2017 and the sanctions directly or indirectly linked to its violation based on other laws in effect in Austria, but on the understanding of the concept and term of “integration” with the help of analyzing the means of providing for “integration”. It is shown that the definition of integration clearly expresses a monoculturalist approach as opposed to a multiculturalist, both in the understanding of the theory of Bhikhu Parekh, and results from a multitude of cultural communities in Austria as a consequence of migration processes. The definition of integration addresses these groups from the point of view of their integration into the Austrian society. It does not deal with obligations or behavior on the other side, the side of the receiving society. It, thus, is a desideratum for a sustainable approach to adapt the measures for and policies of integration to its underlining concept which says that integration is a “reciprocal process”. In order to be successful, the role of both sides should be considered.
Highlights
The short study on the Austrian Integration Act 2017 does not focus on the link between the Austrian Integration Act 2017 and the sanctions directly or indirectly linked to its violation based on other laws in effect in Austria, but on the understanding of the concept and term of “integration” with the help of analyzing the means of providing for “integration”
It is shown that the definition of integration clearly expresses a monoculturalist approach as opposed to a multiculturalist, both in the understanding of the theory of Bhikhu Parekh, and results from a multitude of cultural communities in Austria as a consequence of migration processes
Is a desideratum for a sustainable approach to adapt the measures for and policies of integration to its underlining concept which says that integration is a “reciprocal process”
Summary
The Austrian Integration Act 20171 has its roots in provisions on integration which were first introduced in 20022 and were specified and expanded in 2005 within the framework of the largest reform of the Austrian laws on aliens, stateless persons and refugees since 1997. The reform of the Austrian Aliens Act in 2002 introduced the “integration agreement” as a measure to oblige residents from non-EU countries to acquire basic knowledge of the German language in order to become capable of participating in the social, economic and cultural life in Austria This capacity could be acquired by attending a German-Integration-course (§ 50a paras 1 and 2 Austrian Aliens Act 1997 as amended in 2002). Failure to attend this course was sanctioned by non-issuance of a certificate to stay (§ 24 Austrian Aliens Act 1997 as amended in 2002), by eventual expulsion
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary 
Published Version (
Free)
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call