It has become politically fashionable once again to announce the death of multiculturalism.
Genuine fears about integration, worries about dometic terrorists harboured by hard-to-reach and alienated communities and yes, political expediency have given some credibility to the feeling that the 30 year multi-culti 'consensus' has run its course.
Into the fray steps the Council of Europe with a report entitled 'Living Together In the 21st Century' compiled by a selection of regional political VIPs.
At first reading, the document is very much a worthy stab at intellectualising Europe's post-multi cultural future.
The report makes a list of reasonable and inoffensive suggestions founded on mutual tolerance and respect.
"Diversity is here to stay," said the Council of Europe’s Secretary General, Thorbjørn Jagland. "We have to learn to live with it, manage it, and benefit from it. I am confident there will be a political follow-up to this report, including possibly an action plan to further pursue the challenges addressed by the Group."
But with more to be gained electorally, at least in the short term, from bemoaning the failure of minorities to integrate, how will Europe's governments respond?
Council of Europe Eminent Persons Report
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