Interculturalism: the new strategy of migrant inclusion in the European nation (a case study of France)

The article analyzes the most current trends in rethinking the EU strategy of admitting foreign migrants. Amid the growing cultural and religious diversity that has been triggered by the migration crisis, the European nations and governments realize the need to manage effectively this situation. Having abandoned the concept of multiculturalism in 2010-2011, Germany, the United Kingdom and France - the EU key-players, are in search of a new model. Interculturalism, the fundamental principles of which were formulated in European legislature in the late 2000s, presupposes the convergence of different cultures on the base of respect for the individual. From the point of view of managing cultural diversity, the author concludes that interculturalism as a policy proves to be far more effective, while it suggests working with different culture groups, primarily at the level of municipalities, and its effective implementation can be applied nationwide. This case study of France proves that amid the migration crisis, interculturalism is on its way to become the third solution for countries facing a difficult choice between a return to assimilation tactics and a search for a post-multiculturalism strategy. However, the concept of interculturalism has not yet been defined which leaves room for theoretical apprehension of the concept.