NPLD Reaffirms Commitment to Linguistic Diversity on International Mother Language Day 2026

On 21 February 2026, the Network to Promote Linguistic Diversity (NPLD) joins the global celebration of International Mother Language Day by reaffirming its strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting Europe’s linguistic diversity.
ECML–European Commission Colloquium in Graz highlights the role of regional and minority languages in inclusive secondary education

ECML–European Commission Colloquium in Graz highlights the role of regional and minority languages in inclusive secondary education The ECML–European Commission Colloquium, entitled “Multiple voices in the classroom: Harnessing the power of regional and minority languages in secondary education”, was held on 4 December 2025 in Graz, bringing together researchers, policymakers and practitioners from across Europe […]
NPLD–Coppieters Campus 2025 highlights the vitality of audiovisual production in Europe’s regional and minority languages

NPLD–Coppieters Campus 2025 highlights the vitality of audiovisual production in Europe’s regional and minority languages The NPLD–Coppieters Campus 2025 took place in November, in Leeuwarden, hosted at the Post-Plaza Hotel and the Provincehuis of Fryslân. The event brought together representatives from regional governments, filmmakers, producers, and researchers from across Europe to exchange experiences and strategies for promoting […]
Multiple voices in the classroom: Harnessing the power of regional and minority languages in secondary education

4 December 2025 Multiple voices in the classroom: Harnessing the power of regional and minority languages in secondary education. European Center for Modern Languages, Graz (Austria) 4 December 2025 09:00 – 17:30 Multiple voices in the classroom: Harnessing the power of regional and minority languages in secondary education. Link to join Share this event: Event […]
NPLD-COPPIETERS & NOORDELIJK FILM FESTIVAL CAMPUS 2025

5-7 November 2025 NPLD-COPPIETERS & NOORDELIJK FILM FESTIVAL CAMPUS 2025 More information about the programme and registration will follow shortly. Post-Plaza Hotel, Leeuwarden / Ljouwert (Fryslân) 5-7 November 2025 09.30 to 11.00 am Audiovisual Production on Regional and Minority Languages Link to join Share this event: Campus programme DAY 1: THURSDAY, 6TH NOVEMBER MODERATOR: Dorien van de […]
NPLD Networking Breakfast 2025 on the occasion of the European Day of Languages

25.09.2025 NPLD Networking Breakfast 2025 on the occasion of the European Day of Languages The NPLD will host its Networking Breakfast to mark the European Day of Languages on Thursday 25 September 2025, 09:30–11:00, at the Delegation of the Basque Country to the EU (Rue des Deux Églises 27, 1000 Brussels), at the invitation of […]
Catalonia’s New Language Pact Sets Roadmap for Catalan’s Future

Catalonia’s New Language Pact Sets Roadmap for Catalan’s Future The Government of Catalonia and representatives from the political and social world of the country signed, on May 13, the National Pact for the Catalan Language at the Institute of Catalan Studies, an ambitious language plan aiming for 600,000 new speakers by 2030. The final text is the result of […]
New Strategic Direction published by Irish language agency Foras na Gaeilge

The all-Ireland agency for the promotion of the Irish language, Foras na Gaeilge, has published a new Strategic Direction for the years 2025-2030.
NPLD adopts new Position Paper setting strategic priorities

NPLD adopts new Position Paper setting strategic priorities The General Assembly of the Network to Promote Linguistic Diversity (NPLD), held in Pamplona/Iruña in May 2025, has officially adopted the new NPLD Position Paper. The document outlines the network’s shared strategic vision and policy priorities for the coming years, reaffirming its commitment to protecting and promoting Europe’s rich […]
New Chair’s Committee elected at the NPLD General Assembly in Pamplona

New Chair’s Committee elected at the NPLD General Assembly in Pamplona The Network to Promote Linguistic Diversity (NPLD) held its General Assembly on 8 May 2025 in Pamplona | Iruña, during which a new Chair’s Committee was elected to lead the network’s strategic direction for the coming years. Anna Jungner-Nordgren, representative of Folktinget – The Swedish […]