"Which of the problems faced by Muslims living in Europe are related to religious and cultural aspects and which are basically socio-economical in nature? What is the specific contribution made by the Islamic and Christian communities and by intercultural dialogue to solving such problems?" These questions will provide the cue to start tomorrow's workshop at the European Parliament, promoted by Comece and Kek for the Year of Intercultural Dialogue. The next meetings will take place in the same venue in Brussels on the following days: 29 May, Visibility of religions in the European public space; 3 July, "Christian Europe" and Islam in Europe; 11 September, The EU's external relations with the Muslim countries and the international responsibility of the religious communities. The promoters of the initiative explain that, as to the EU's foreign policy, the Special Year 2008 "tries, among other things, to develop relations with the partner countries in the Mediterranean, which are rooted in the Arab-Muslim civilisation". In addition to religious leaders and experts, the meetings will also be attended by MEPs and delegates from other EU institutions.
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