Immigrant's right to participation in political decision-making processes
[eng] This research delves into the evolving concept of immigrant participation in political decision-making, set against the backdrop of democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. As mobility increases and traditional notions of citizenship adapt to shifting realities, immigrants often face limi...
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| Tipo de recurso: | tesis doctoral |
| Estado: | Versión publicada |
| Fecha de publicación: | 2025 |
| País: | España |
| Institución: | Universidad de Oviedo (UNIOVI) |
| Repositorio: | Dipòsit Digital de la UB |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:diposit.ub.edu:2445/224786 |
| Acceso en línea: | https://hdl.handle.net/2445/224786 http://hdl.handle.net/10803/695852 |
| Access Level: | acceso embargado |
| Palabra clave: | Participació política Dret d'emigració Democràcia Drets humans Ciutadania Political participation Migration law Democracy Human rights Citizenship |
| Sumario: | [eng] This research delves into the evolving concept of immigrant participation in political decision-making, set against the backdrop of democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. As mobility increases and traditional notions of citizenship adapt to shifting realities, immigrants often face limited pathways to genuine political engagement. The study explores whether a sophisticated category of “immigrant’s right to participation in political decision-making processes” can be established, and how this right could serve as a mechanism for greater social inclusion and democratic integration. The inquiry unfolds in three interconnected parts. The first examines the relationship between citizenship and political participation, questioning the rigidity of the citizen-non-citizen dichotomy. It argues for a broader, more inclusive understanding of participation that transcends nationality. The second part engages with international and European legal instruments to identify rights and freedoms integral to political participation for immigrants, such as voting, standing for elections, public employment, and freedom of expression, association, and petition. Through a multidimensional analysis, the study develops a three-pronged criterion—relevance, effectiveness, and the promotion of informed public debate—to define these rights as components of a unified framework for participation. The final part offers a comparative analysis of Spain and Turkey. Spain’s decentralized governance structure provides localized opportunities for immigrant engagement, supported by progressive judicial interpretations, such as the Constitutional Court’s annulment of residency-based restrictions on political communication rights. Conversely, Turkey’s centralized governance model prioritizes security and national cohesion, limiting immigrants’ political participation and excluding them from local governance frameworks. The comparison illuminates how national contexts shape the application of rights, often reflecting broader trends in democratic inclusion or exclusion. The study concludes by advocating for an inclusive, rights-based framework for immigrant participation, emphasizing proportionality and the necessity of balancing sovereignty with integration. It asserts that fostering immigrant political engagement through localized, inclusive policies enhances social cohesion, strengthens democracy, and aligns governance with human rights principles in an interconnected world. |
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