The representation and participation of ethnic groups is indispensable for the protection of interests of ethnic groups in the decision-making process. Ethnic diversity must find its expression in the distribution of power, because selfdetermination is an essential precondition for a peaceful living-together of ethnic groups. As a central basic right, the principle of equal treatment in all legal systems is to be followed. Ethnic groups must have a special status and special rights to be de facto in an equal situation.

Reprezentacija in participacija etničnih skupin je neizogibna za zaščito interesov etničnih skupin v procesu odločanja. Etnična raznolikost se mora odražati v porazdelitvi moči, saj je samoodločba osnovni pogoj za mirno sožitje etničnih skupin. Kot osnovna pravica mora biti upoštevan princip enakpravne obravnave v vseh zakonodajah. Etnične skupine morajo biti deležne posebnega statusa in posebnih pravic, če naj bodo de facto enakopravne.