2011
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Isabel Costa Leite, « Direitos fundamentais e identidade: os cidadãos latino-americanos na União Europeia », HAL-SHS : sociologie, ID : 10670/1.yo6414
The European Union, as a political entity that intends to be stronger, established, together with the citizenship of the European Union which is an exclusive status of the member states nationals, the protection of the fundamental rights of both its citizens and foreigners who are living in this space. This paper intends to show whether the rights to political petition and complaint to the competent institutions are effectively used by Latin-American citizens, both in the communitarian domain and in Portugal, as a way to reinforce their identity. This assessment will contribute to improve the building process of a political Europe that is both more integrated and capable of fostering people's fundamental rights.