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Republic of Moldova: visit of the Advisory Committee on the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities
A delegation of the Advisory Committee on the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities is visiting the Republic of Moldova this week (1-5 June 2026) to evaluate progress made in the protection of national minorities. The delegation is holding meetings in Chişinău,...
The Advisory Committee welcomes nine new members
On 15 April 2026, the Committee of Ministers appointed nine new ordinary members of the Advisory Committee on the Framework Convention for a four-year term commencing on 1 June 2026, namely: Siniša Bjeković, Montenegro; Ian Feldman, Republic of Moldova; Marie Hagsgård, Sweden; Emma Lantschner,...
Italy: publication of the 6th Advisory Committee Opinion
The Sixth Opinion on Italy of the Council of Europe's Advisory Committee on the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities has been published on 29 May, together with the government's comments. A summary of the Opinion is also available in Italian.
89th plenary meeting of the Advisory Committee
From 18 to 22 May 2026, the Advisory Committee on the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities held its 89th plenary meeting in Strasbourg. The Advisory Committee adopted its final opinions on the implementation of the Convention by Croatia, the Slovak Republic and Ukraine....
Romania: visit of the Advisory Committee on the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities
A delegation of the Advisory Committee on the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities is visiting Romania this week (20-24 April 2026) to evaluate progress made in the protection of national minorities. The delegation is holding meetings in Cluj-Napoca, Pata Rât, and...
New study published on regional- and minority-language protection in Europe
A new study on recurrent issues and good practices in the promotion of regional and minority languages in Europe has been published. It examines the diverse landscape for minority languages, in particular online, specifically the use of minority languages in new, social and digital media, and the...
Slovenia: visit of the Advisory Committee on the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities
A delegation of the Advisory Committee on the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities is visiting Slovenia this week (2-6 March 2026) to evaluate progress made in the protection of national minorities. The delegation is holding meetings in Ljubljana, Murska Sobota,...
Hungary: publication of the 6th Advisory Committee Opinion
The Sixth Opinion on Hungary of the Council of Europe's Advisory Committee on the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities has been published today, together with the government's comments. A summary of the Opinion is also available in Hungarian.
21 February - International Mother Language Day
The Council of Europe’s commitment to linguistic diversity in everyday life and education
Through mother-tongue-based multilingual education, societies can foster greater inclusion, preserve minority and indigenous languages, and support equitable access to education. International Mother Language Day, marked globally on 21 February, shines a spotlight on these goals. “Home language...
Portugal: publication of the 5th Advisory Committee Opinion
The Fifth Opinion on Portugal of the Council of Europe's Advisory Committee on the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities has been published today. A summary of the Opinion is also available in Portuguese.
88th plenary meeting of the Advisory Committee
From 9 to 13 February 2026, the Advisory Committee on the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities held its 88th plenary meeting in Strasbourg. The Advisory Committee adopted its final opinion on the implementation of the Convention by Italy. This 6th cycle opinion will...
Adoption of three Committee of Ministers’ resolutions
At the 1548th meeting of the Ministers' Deputies on 21 January, the Committee of Ministers adopted three resolutions on the implementation of the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities (FCNM). These resolutions concern the Czech Republic, Malta and Spain, respectively:...
Germany: visit of the Advisory Committee on the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities
A delegation of the Advisory Committee on the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities is visiting Germany this week (19-23 January 2026) to evaluate progress made in the protection of national minorities. This visit of the Advisory Committee to Germany is the sixth of the...
The Advisory Committee attends an event in Finland
On 4 December 2025, the Second Vice-Chair of the Advisory Committee on the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities, David Smith, took part in a discussion event organised by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland. The event focused on the recommendations issued to...
ACFC participation: Third thematic meeting of the Women of Minorities project of the Federal Union of European Minorities (FUEN)
Today, 2 December, Prof. Dr. Tove Malloy, member in respect of Denmark in the Advisory Committee on the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities (FCNM) and former Gender Equality Rapporteur delivered the keynote address in the third thematic meeting of the Women of...
Council of Europe participation at the Eighteenth session of the United Nations Forum on Minority Issues
The Council of Europe participated in this year’s Forum on “The contribution of minorities to diverse, resilient, and peaceful societies” on 27 and 28 November 2025 in Geneva. In her intervention under session 1 on “Building trust and social cohesion: addressing barriers to peaceful...
Spain: publication of the 6th Advisory Committee Opinion
The Sixth Opinion on Spain of the Council of Europe Advisory Committee on the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities has been published today. A summary of the Opinion is also available in Spanish.
Cyprus: publication of the 6th Advisory Committee Opinion
The Sixth Opinion on Cyprus of the Council of Europe Advisory Committee on the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities has been published today together with the government comments. A summary of the Opinion is also available in Greek and Turkish.
Malta: publication of the 6th Advisory Committee Opinion
The Sixth Opinion on Malta of the Council of Europe Advisory Committee on the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities has been published today together with the government comments.
Czechia: publication of the 6th Advisory Committee Opinion
The Sixth Opinion on Czechia of the Council of Europe Advisory Committee on the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities has been published today together with the government comments. A summary of the Opinion is also available in Czech.
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