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Mattia Zeba

Senior Researcher
Institute for Minority Rights

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mattia.zeba@eurac.edu

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Research interests:

Language rights
Multilingualism and linguistic diversity
New minorities and heritage languages
Language variation and hybrid language practices
Contested languages
Civic education
De-Radicalisation

Selected publications:

Zeba, M. (forthcoming). Italy: From Article 6 of the Constitution to the Ratification of the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. At a Crossroads of Illusions, Inaccuracies, and Biases, in European Yearbook of Minority Issues, 22(2023).
Zeba, M. (2024). Rationales, Categories, Solutions, and Constraints in the Management of Linguistic Diversity: From Language to Religion ... and Back?, in Annali di Studi Religiosi, 25/2024, pp. 421-457.
Zeba, M. (2024). Securitizing Language Borders: Between Monoglossic Ideologies and Hybrid Language Practices, in EuropeNow, SECUREU Policy Paper Series.
Zeba, M. (2023). Civic education as preventive measure and inclusionary practice, D.Rad Project.
Zeba, M., Medda-Windischer, R. (2023). Civic Education Programs as Preventive Measures in Italy, D.Rad Project.
Tomaselli, A., Mitterhofer, J., Engl, A., Zeba, M., Constantin, S., Rautz, G., Abram, M., Ricciardi, T., Tormen, S., Ghobert, C., Bocchetti, F. (2022). Le comunità di italiani nell'Europa sudorientale: status culturale ed economico, ruolo delle donne e sviluppo sostenibile, Bolzano/Bozen: Eurac Research.
Zeba, M., Fontana, G., Wonisch, K., Carlà, A., Medda-Windischer, R. (2021). Stakeholders of (De) Radicalisation in Italy, D.Rad Project.
Fontana, G., Wonisch, K., Zeba, M., Carlà, A. (2021). Trends of Radicalisation in Italy, D.Rad Project.
Fontana, G., Wonisch, K., Zeba, M., Budabin, A., Carlà, A., Medda-Windischer, R. (2021). Cultural Drivers of Radicalisation in Italy, D.Rad Project.
Zeba, M. (2020). Standardisation and heritage language maintenance: preliminary interdisciplinary considerations with a case-based approach, in Deusto Journal of Human Rights, 6, pp. 211-238.
Medda-Windischer, R., Carlà, A., Zeba, M. (2018). La normativa e le politiche in materia di inclusione dei cittadini stranieri delle Regioni speciali e delle Province Autonome: fra riluttanza e attivismo frammentato, in Palermo, F., Parolari, S. (eds.), Le variabili della specialità. Evidenze e riscontri tra soluzioni istituzionali e politiche settoriali, Napoli: ESI, 377-414.
Medda-Windischer, R., Jiménez-Rosano, M., Budabin, A., Zeba, M. (2018). Chapter 3 - Non Discrimination and Equality, in Popova, Z., Medda-Windischer, R., Jiménez-Rosano, M., van der Meer, C., Martovskaya, V., Visser, M., Jayaratne, H. (eds.), Handbook on Teaching in Diversity. A practical guide, including tools and resources, on how to teach diversity, how to teach in diversity and how to manage diversity, Teach-D Project.
Medda-Windischer, R., Jiménez-Rosano, M., Budabin, A., Zeba, M. (2018). Chapter 4 - Religious Diversity, in Popova, Z., Medda-Windischer, R., Jiménez-Rosano, M., van der Meer, C., Martovskaya, V., Visser, M., Jayaratne, H. (eds.), Handbook on Teaching in Diversity. A practical guide, including tools and resources, on how to teach diversity, how to teach in diversity and how to manage diversity, Teach-D Project.
Zeba, M., Torresin, M. (2018). Riflessioni sul referendum autonomista in Veneto: tra unità e frammentazione partitica, in Ethnos & Demos. Identità, Culture, Diritti e Integrazione in Europa.
Zeba, M. (2017). The Ottoman and Turkish centralisation-decentralisation debate: a static revolution, in Historia et Ius, 12.
Zeba, M. (2017). Local Governments in Turkey: identifying improvements and deficiencies through the lens of the European Charter of Local Self-Government, in Amministrativ@mente, 9-10.

Scientific Publications

Inbook2026

Linguistic diversity of new minorities in Europe: A crossroads of rights and duties

Medda-Windischer R, Zeba M

Roberta Medda-Windischer, Mattia Zeba

Project: EDIS - Old and New Minorities

DOI Source

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18845602

Journal article2025

Judicial multilingualism in South Tyrol: Rights, realities, and reflections

Carlà A, Zeba M

Andrea Carlà, Mattia Zeba

The Italian province of South Tyrol is often regarded as a model for managing ethnic tensions and protecting linguistic minorities through a sophisticated power-sharing arrangement and an extensive framework of language rights. Among these is the right to use one of the legally recognized mother tongues, Italian or German, in judicial proceedings. This article has a twofold goal. First it analyzes in detail the system of language rights in the South Tyrolean justice system, tracing its evolution and the debates surrounding its development and implementation. Second, drawing on semi-structured interviews with individuals employed in the justice system (lawyers, judges, and clerks), it examines experiences of working in bilingual judiciary contexts, bringing to light how and to what extent language rights on paper are implemented in reality, the organization and functioning of South Tyrolean courts, and unexpected challenges surrounding the right to use German in the South Tyrolean judiciary system. By doing so, the article contributes to a deeper understanding of the practical operation of linguistic rights in the judiciary and their significance for fairness and equality in multilingual societies such as South Tyrol.

DOI Source

DOI: 10.7203/Just.4.30792

Book2024

In Search of The Lost Past. A Backwards Role-Play / Pensare Contromano: Alla Ricerca del Passato Perduto. Un gioco di ruolo a ritroso / Über Eigene Grenzen Hinausdenken: Auf der Suche nach der Verlorenen Vergangenheit. Ein Rückwärts-Rollenspiel

Medda-Windischer R, Zeba M, Carlà A, Budabin AC, Patti Y

Andrea Carlà, Roberta Medda-Windischer, Alexandra Budabin, Mattia Zeba

Project: EDIS - De-Radicalisation in Europe and Beyond: Detect, Resolve, Re-integrate

ISBN: 978-88-941951-1-8

Internet2024

Minority and education in a future South Tyrol

Carlà A, Zeba M

Andrea Carlà, Mattia Zeba

DOI Source

DOI: 10.57708/blh9sg42zt4-nzv5mjoe_mg

Journal article2024

Rationales, Categories, Solutions, and Constraints in the Management of Linguistic Diversity: From Language to Religion ... and Back?

Zeba M

Mattia Zeba

Project: EDIS - Language Rights and Linguistic Minorities in multilingual societies

This paper offers a comprehensive examination of issues related to linguistic justice, minority language arrangements. It explores the underlying reasons for extending linguistic protections, encompassing both instrumental needs and identity–based arguments. It compares territorial and non–territorial approaches related to the implementation of minority language rights. It focuses on the evolving definitions of linguistic minorities, underlining emerging perspectives on self–identification, multilingual belongings and hybrid identities.
Against this conceptual background, the paper aims to draw parallels between linguistic and religious diversity, exploring similarities and differences in accommodating these domains and discussing the limits in the implementation of minority rights in both linguistic and religious contexts. For instance, as hybrid and multiple identities become increasingly prevalent with globalization and migration, accommodating these fluid identities poses ongoing challenges for autonomy regimes. Nevertheless, the integration of religious and linguistic studies offers an innovative framework for understanding these dynamics.
Ultimately, the paper underscores the need for nuanced, inclusive policies that accommodate linguistic and religious diversity while embracing sociocultural complexities. Achieving true equality in these domains may require rejecting rigid classifications in favor of adaptable solutions tailored to local contexts. The constant reevaluation of policies and the broadening notions of belonging offer a path towards inclusive societies that can effectively respect fundamental human rights and cultural freedoms.

DOI Source

DOI: 10.53136/979122181466823

Report2022

Le comunità di italiani nell'Europa sudorientale: status culturale ed economico, ruolo delle donne e sviluppo sostenibile

Tomaselli A, Mitterhofer J, Engl A, Zeba M, Constantin S, Rautz G, Abram M, Ricciardi T,

Alice Engl, Sergiu Constantin, Alexandra Tomaselli, Günther Rautz, Mattia Zeba, Johanna Mitterhofer

Project: ABI - Italian Communities in South-East Europe: Economics, Culture, Gender and Sustainability

Questo report multidisciplinare raccoglie i risultati del progetto “Le Comunità di Italiani nell’Europa sudorientale: status culturale ed economico, ruolo delle donne e sviluppo sostenibile” che ha visto la fruttuosa collaborazione del nostro Istituto sui Diritti delle Minoranze di Eurac Research con tre enti che non solo fungono da punto di riferimento per la questioni riguardanti le comunità degli italiani nell’Europa sudorientale ma che hanno anche, e soprattutto, contribuito in modo fondamentale alla realizzazione dell’intera ricerca, ossia l’Osservatorio Balcani Caucaso Transeuropa/Centro per la Cooperazione Internazionale (OBCT-CCI), l’Associazione Bellunesi nel Mondo e l’Associazione Trentini nel Mondo.

Pubblicato con il sostegno dell’Unita di Analisi, Programmazione, Statistica e Documentazione Storica del Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionali, ai sensi dell’art. 23-bis del DPR 18/1967.

Le opinioni contenute nella presente pubblicazione sono espressione degli autori, e non rappresentano necessariamente le posizioni del Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale.

DOI Source

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.6900293

Journal article2022

Review of Ulasiuk, Hadîrcă & Romans (2018): Language Policy and Conflict Prevention

Zeba M

Mattia Zeba

This article reviews Language Policy and Conflict Prevention

DOI Source

DOI: 10.1075/lplp.00093.zeb

Book2020

Common Values, In-depth notes = Gemeinsame Werte, Vertiefungsleitfäden = Valori comuni, schede di approfondimento

Zeba M, Medda-Windischer R, Carlà A, Pirhofer AK, Zeqo E, Maniscalco G, Graf M, Nindl M,

Andrea Carlà, Roberta Medda-Windischer, Mattia Zeba, Erjon Zeqo

Project: EDIS - Euroregions, Migration and Integration

ISBN: 9788894195125

This publication offers a detailed overview, with definitions and examples, of the values of the European Union. It is intended as support material for “The House of Common Values”, an interactive and collaborative game that allows exploring the common values of the European Union, by strengthening the ties of mutual understanding among the participants, while respecting their diversity. The game also offers the opportunity to reflect on other values, such as hospitality, and virtues, such as resilience, that complement and strengthen the common values of the European Union.

Source

Book2020

Common Values, short notes = Gemeinsame Werte, Kurzleitfäden = Valori comuni, schede brevi

Zeba M, Medda-Windischer R, Carlà A, Pirhofer AK, Zeqo E, Maniscalco G, Graf M, Nindl M,

Andrea Carlà, Roberta Medda-Windischer, Erjon Zeqo, Mattia Zeba

Project: EDIS - Euroregions, Migration and Integration

ISBN: 9788894195125

This booklet provides a brief overview of the values of the European Union and is intended as support material
for “The House of Common Values”, an interactive and collaborative game that allows exploring the common values of the European Union, by strengthening the ties of mutual understanding among the participants, while respecting their diversity. The game also offers the opportunity to reflect on other values, such as hospitality, and virtues, such as resilience, that complement and strengthen the common values of the European Union.

Source

Teaching Material2020

Das Haus der gemeinsamen Werte

Medda-Windischer R, Carlà A, Zeqo E, Pirhofer A, Zeba M, Maniscalco G, Tartarotti M, Stoichita P,

Andrea Carlà, Roberta Medda-Windischer, Erjon Zeqo, Mattia Zeba

Project: EDIS - Euroregions, Migration and Integration, EDIS - Pedagogical Tools on Diversity, Anti-discrimination and Minorities

ISBN: 9 788894 195125

„Das Haus der gemeinsamen Werte” ist ein interaktives und gemeinschaftliches Spiel, bei dem die gemeinsamen Werte der Europäischen Union erforscht werden, das gegenseitige Verständnis zwischen den Teilnehmenden gestärkt und deren Vielfalt respektiert wird. Das Spiel bietet auch die Gelegenheit über weitere
Werte wie Gastfreundschaft und Tugenden wie Resilienz nachzudenken, die die gemeinsamen Werte der Europäischen Union ergänzen und stärken.

Das Spiel „Das Haus der gemeinsamen Werte“ wurde im Rahmen des EUMINTProjekts entwickelt, das die institutionelle grenzüberschreitende Zusammenarbeit zwischen Italien und Österreich in den Gebieten Südtirol, Tirol, Friaul-Julisch Venetien, Kärnten, Venetien und Trentino stärken soll. Dadurch sollen die mit dem Phänomen der Migration verbundenen sozialen, wirtschaftlichen, politischen und kulturellen Herausforderungen besser bewältigt werden.

Source

Teaching Material2020

La casa dei valori comuni

Medda-Windischer R, Carlà A, Zeqo E, Pirhofer A, Zeba M, Maniscalco G, Tartarotti M, Stoichita P,

Andrea Carlà, Roberta Medda-Windischer, Erjon Zeqo, Mattia Zeba

Project: EDIS - Euroregions, Migration and Integration, EDIS - Pedagogical Tools on Diversity, Anti-discrimination and Minorities

ISBN: 9 788894 195125

“La casa dei valori comuni” è un gioco interattivo e collaborativo che permette di esplorare i valori comuni dell’Unione Europea, rafforzando i legami di comprensione reciproca tra i/le partecipanti, nel rispetto delle loro
diversità. Il gioco offre l'opportunità di riflettere anche su altri valori, come l'ospitalità, e virtù, come la resilienza, che completano e rafforzano i valori comuni dell'Unione Europea.

Il gioco “La casa dei valori comuni” è stato sviluppato nell’ambito del progetto EUMINT, che si pone l’obiettivo di rafforzare la cooperazione istituzionale transfrontaliera fra Italia e Austria nei territori dell’Alto Adige, Tirolo, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Carinzia, Veneto e Trentino, per affrontare le sfide di carattere sociale, economico, politico e culturale legate ai fenomeni migratori.

Source

Teaching Material2020

The game „The House of Common Values“

Medda-Windischer R, Carlà A, Zeqo E, Pirhofer A, Zeba M, Maniscalco G, Tartarotti M, Stoichita P,

Andrea Carlà, Roberta Medda-Windischer, Erjon Zeqo, Mattia Zeba

ISBN: 9 788894 195125

"The House of Common Values" is an interactive and collaborative game that allows to explore the values listed in art. 2 of the Treaty on European Union and to create a dialogue about them.

The game „The House of Common Values“ was developed within the EUMINT project, which intends to strengthen institutional cross-border cooperation between Italy and Austria in the territories of South Tyrol, Tyrol, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Carinthia, Veneto and Trentino, in order to tackle the social, economic, political and cultural challenges connected to migration.

Source

Journal article2024

Rationales, Categories, Solutions, and Constraints in the Management of Linguistic Diversity: From Language to Religion ... and Back?

Zeba M

Mattia Zeba

Project: EDIS - Language Rights and Linguistic Minorities in multilingual societies

DOI Source

DOI: 10.53136/979122181466823

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