Authors: Aida Marukyan (AR), Ia Melkadze (GE), Marian Melnyk (UA) IAM team, #challenge1918|2018|2118 Multicultural – Intercultural Difference Seller of beach towels, Italy, 2018. Photo: Melkadze Ia The rapid international migration and the associated socio-economic landscape shifts brought about new realities that need relevant action in the EU member states and the wider neighborhood. In this article, we reflect upon the current situation of multicultural Europe focused on the perceived challenges and their influence on people’s daily lives and the legal framework. The key message that we embrace is that in addition to being multicultural, Europe also needs to be a more intercultural place. For the beginning, let us inquire the difference between the terms “Multicultural” and “Intercultural” society. “ Multicultural refers to a society that contains several cultural or ethnic groups. People live alongside one another, but each cultural group does not necessarily ...