The European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages is the European convention for the protection and promotion of languages used by traditional minorities. Together with the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities it constitutes the Council of Europe's commitment to the protection of national minorities. The implementation of the Charter is monitored by a committee of independent experts. (more…)

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Celebrating the European Day of Languages 2020

The Committee of Experts of the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages (COMEX) and the Network to Promote Linguistic Diversity (NPLD) join all Europeans in celebrating this remarkable European Day of Languages, mindful of the difficult times in which we are currently living.

Across Europe, children are returning to school following a most disrupted academic year. As they begin learning again, it is vital that the teaching of and in regional or minority languages is not overlooked as governments and schools plan their curricula and make special arrangements in light of the emergency.

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Strasbourg 26/09/2020
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