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- [ECML–European Commission Colloquium in Graz highlights the role of regional and minority languages in inclusive secondary education](https://npld.eu/ecml-european-commission-colloquium-in-graz-highlights-the-role-of-regional-and-minority-languages-in-inclusive-secondary-education/)
- [NPLD–Coppieters Campus 2025 highlights the vitality of audiovisual production in Europe’s regional and minority languages](https://npld.eu/npld-coppieters-campus-2025-highlights-the-vitality-of-audiovisual-production-in-europes-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 audiovisual production in regional and minority languages.   Organised jointly by the Network to Promote Linguistic Diversity (NPLD), the Coppieters Foundation, the Noordelijk Film Festival (NoFF), and the Province of Fryslân, this sixth edition of the Campus focuses on “Audiovisual Production on Regional and Minority Languages”.   The opening session […]
- [Multiple voices in the classroom: Harnessing the power of regional and minority languages in secondary education](https://npld.eu/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 programme 9:00 – 9:15 Opening session Welcome by the ECML and the European Commission 9:15 – 10:00 Keynote address Languages in competition? Immigration, education, and linguistic diversity – lessons (and challenges) from Polish schools. Tomasz Wicherkiewicz (Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, Poland) 10:00 – 10:30 […]
- [NPLD-COPPIETERS & NOORDELIJK FILM FESTIVAL CAMPUS 2025](https://npld.eu/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 Pas | Screen Talent NL 08:30-09:00 REGISTRATION: 09:00-09:15 WELCOMING WORDS Inaki Irazabalbeitia | Coppieters Foundation Anna Jungner-Nordgren | Chair of the Network to Promote Linguistic Diversity (NPLD) Eke Folkerts | Province of Fryslân Hester Terpstra / Henriëtte Poelman | Noordelijk Film Festival Joris Hoebe | […]
- [NPLD Networking Breakfast 2025 on the occasion of the European Day of Languages](https://npld.eu/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 NPLD Chair Anna Jungner-Nordgren and Aitor Aldasoro Iturbe, Deputy Minister for Language Policy of the Basque Government. At this year’s breakfast, Éamon Ó Cuív—former Irish Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, who oversaw Ireland’s efforts to secure EU working-language status for Irish—will give a […]
- [Catalonia's New Language Pact Sets Roadmap for Catalan's Future](https://npld.eu/catalonias-new-language-pact-sets-roadmap-for-catalans-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 intensive and collaborative work involving parliamentary groups, with strong citizen participation and contributions from numerous experts and social, cultural, and economic agents  The National Pact is based on a diagnosis that addresses the underlying factors affecting the situation facing the Catalan language and sets ambitious yet […]
- [New Strategic Direction published by Irish language agency Foras na Gaeilge](https://npld.eu/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 ](https://npld.eu/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 linguistic diversity. The NPLD is a European-wide platform bringing together 41 member organisations from 13 countries, including regional governments, universities, and NGOs. The network represents 21 regional and minority languages, working collectively to ensure their recognition, protection, and integration into public life. The newly adopted Position Paper […]
- [New Chair's Committee elected at the NPLD General Assembly in Pamplona](https://npld.eu/new-chairs-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 Assembly of Finland, was elected as the new Chair of the NPLD for a three-year term. She succeeds Bartomeu Riera, representative of the Government of the Balearic Islands, who served with great dedication during his mandate. Until now, Anna Jungner-Nordgren held the position of Vice-Chair and has been […]
- [NPLD and RISE UP to Host Language Policy Round Table in Vienna](https://npld.eu/npld-and-rise-up-to-host-language-policy-round-table-in-vienna/): NPLD and RISE UP to Host Language Policy Round Table in Vienna The NPLD and the RISE UP project are joining forces to organise a language policy round table on 18 June 2025, at the University of Vienna. The event, titled: “Bridging the Gap Between Language Policy Planning and Language Policy Making”, will examine the disconnect between theoretical policy frameworks and the real-life challenges encountered in implementation. Participants will include policymakers, academics, and institutional representatives from Catalonia, the Basque Country, Trento, Friesland, and more.  The round table will address key questions such as: What are the structural obstacles that hinder […]
- [NPLD Conference 2025 to Take Place in Pamplona: A Focus on High Vitality Areas for Minority Languages](https://npld.eu/npld-conference-2025-to-take-place-in-pamplona-a-focus-on-high-vitality-areas-for-minority-languages/): The NPLD will hold its Annual Conference 2025 in Pamplona | Iruña, on 9 May, in collaboration with Euskarabidea-  Government of Navarre. The conference will focus on the theme: “Sustainable Development of High Vitality Areas for Minority Languages.” 
- [ROUND TABLE BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN LANGUAGE POLICY PLANNING AND LANGUAGE POLICY MAKING](https://npld.eu/round-table-bridging-the-gap-between-language-policy-planning-and-language-policy-making/): 18 JUNE 2025 ROUND TABLE BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN LANGUAGE POLICY PLANNING AND LANGUAGE POLICY MAKING The Network to Promote Linguistic Diversity (NPLD), in collaboration with the RISE UP project, is organising a high-level policy round table to explore a key challenge in the field of language policy: how can we bridge the persistent gap between the language policies we design and the realities of implementing them on the ground? The round table will feature contributions from policymakers, researchers, and government officials, sharing their insights into the barriers that limit the effectiveness of language policy — including budgetary constraints, political inertia, and societal resistance — […]
- [SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF HIGH VITALITY AREAS FOR MINORITY LANGUAGES](https://npld.eu/sustainable-development-of-high-vitality-areas-for-minority-languages/): 09:30- 13:30 (9 May 2025) SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF HIGH VITALITY AREAS FOR MINORITY LANGUAGES The NPLD is pleased to announce its 2025 Annual Conference, which will take place in Pamplona | Iruña, in collaboration with Euskarabidea-Government of Navarre. Under the title “Sustainable Development of High Vitality Areas for Minority Languages”, this year’s conference will explore how territories with a high concentration of minority language speakers can serve as models for sustainable linguistic and territorial development. The event will bring together policymakers, researchers and practitioners from across Europe to share experiences and good practices. The keynote speaker of the conference is the researcher of the European Centre for […]
- [Catalan gains more than 117,000 frequent speakers in a context of demographic growth](https://npld.eu/catalan-gains-more-than-117000-frequent-speakers-in-a-context-of-demographic-growth/): Catalan gains more than 117,000 frequent speakers in a context of demographic growth The Department of Language Policy and the Institute of Statistics of Catalonia (Idescat) have presented the results of their fifth edition of the Survey of Language Uses of the Population (EULP 2023), an official five-yearly study that provides information on the evolution of the use and knowledge of languages in Catalonia. The fieldwork was carried out between September 2023 and April 2024, using a representative sample of the population aged 15 or over. Knowledge and use of Catalan The EULP 2023 indicates that the number of people […]
- [ECCA Virtual Reality Contest Winner](https://npld.eu/ecca-virtual-reality-contest-winner/): ECCA Virtual Reality Contest Winner To celebrate International Mother Language Day and its Silver Jubilee we are delighted to announce the winner of the ECCA Virtual Reality Contest. The ECCA Virtual Reality Contest led by NPLD has aimed to bring together students of different linguistic communities to celebrate the linguistic diversity of Europe, where 40 to 50 million people speak one of the 60 regional languages spoken on the continent. The goal of this project was to have students develop a story and script that focuses on the interaction between three languages represented in NPLD and the culture that has […]
- [The Itzulinguru Project: The impact of neural machine translation on the use of the Basque language in regulated environments](https://npld.eu/the-itzulinguru-project-the-impact-of-neural-machinetranslation-on-the-use-of-basque-language-in-regulated-environments/): The Itzulinguru Project: The impact of neural machine translation on the use of the Basque language in regulated environments Share this post: The Itzulinguru project examined how the use of neural machine translation and other language technologies influences the use of the Basque language. The project studied the current use of neural machine translation by conducting interventions in 25 settings. The conclusions drawn from this study can be used to facilitate the revitalisation of the Basque language by helping institutions to function more effectively. The project analysed the distortions, conflicts, adaptations, and innovations that emerge in regulated language activities across […]
- [Activating municipal language policies at the First Conference on Language Policy in the Municipalities](https://npld.eu/activating-municipal-language-policies-at-the-first-conference-on-language-policy-in-municipalities/): Activating municipal language policies at the First Conference on Language Policy in the Municipalities The Department of Language Policy and the Consortium for Language Normalisation (CPNL) held the First Conference on Language Policy in the Municipalities at the Teatre La Unió in Sant Cugat del Vallès on the 17th of January. This event brought together mayors and councillors from more than a hundred Catalan cities to analyse how to position Catalan as a core element in city council policies. Minister for Language Policy, F. Xavier Vila, highlighted the crucial role of city councils in implementing language policies to ensure the […]
- [Intergroup on Traditional Minorities, National Communities and Languages](https://npld.eu/intergroup-on-traditional-minorities-national-communities-and-languages/): Intergroup on Traditional Minorities, National Communities and Languages NPLD are delighted by the news that the Intergroup on Traditional Minorities, National Communities and Languages will be continuing to give a voice to minority communities across Europe. The announcement of the renewal of this Intergroup provides a great opportunity to enable minority issues to continue to be represented at the EU level and enables this important avenue for dialogue on minority issues. NPLD worked very hard with MEPs and other organisations focused on minority issues to have the Intergroup continue into this parliamentary period and we are very thankful for everyone […]
- [Scientific Conference on "80 Years of Education in the Native Macedonian Language"](https://npld.eu/scientific-conference-on-80-years-of-education-in-the-native-macedonian-language/): Scientific Conference on “80 Years of Education in the Native Macedonian Language” On the 19th of December 2024, the Conference “80 Years of Education in the Native Macedonian Language in Albania” was held in Korça, Albania and attended by university professors and researchers from Albania and Macedonia, as well as activists from the Macedonian community in Albania. The opening ceremony was attended by Zoran Dimitrovski, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade; Ljuftim Spahiu, Acting Ambassador of the Republic of Macedonia to Tirana; Emilija Poteska Popivoda, Director of the Cultural and Information Center in Tirana; Pali Kolefski, Mayor of Pustec; […]
- [Highlights of the 2024 Language Planning Conference - Buaicphointí na Comhdhála Pleanála Teanga 2024](https://npld.eu/highlights-of-the-2024-language-planning-conference-buaicphointi-na-comhdhala-pleanala-teanga-2024/): Highlights of the 2024 Language Planning Conference – Buaicphointí na Comhdhála Pleanála Teanga 2024 It is nearly ten years since the current language planning process was initiated in Ireland, inside and outside the Gaeltacht (Irish speaking regions). It was a great honour for Foras na Gaeilge, and a highlight of the year, to organise the Language Planning Conference 2024 and to celebrate this milestone. The conference took place over two days in Croke Park, Dublin. There were keynote speeches with Professor Emeritus Dónall P. Ó Baoill, and Dr Laoise Ní Dhúda, Language Planning Officer for Maigh Eo Thuaidh, as well […]
- [DIGICHer Survey](https://npld.eu/digicher-survey/): DIGICHer Survey Share this post: Digitisation of cultural heritage of minority communities for equity and renewed engagement (DIGICHer) is a European-funded project. It seeks to provide new understandings of the key legal and policy, socio-economic and technological factors that drive the digitisation of minorities’ cultural heritage to develop a new and scalable framework, designed via user-centric networks to promote equitable, diverse and inclusive practices. The project started in April 2024 and has a duration of 36 months. The members of DIGICHer consortium are the Vilniaus Gedimino Technikos Universitetas, Stichting Europeana, Friedrich-Schiller Universität, Lapin Yliopisto, Istituto Italiano di Studi Germanici, Finnarchiv Kansallisarkisto, Istituto Culturale Ladino, Viesoji Istaiga Lietuvos Inovaciju, […]
- [Launch of the Bilingual Workforce Recruitment Pack](https://npld.eu/launch-of-the-bilingual-workforce-recruitment-pack/): Launch of the Bilingual Workforce Recruitment Pack On November 29th, around 100 employers and practitioners from across Wales gathered at Reichel Hall for the launch of the Bilingual Workforce Recruitment Pack, the result of work by a team from the School of History, Law, and Social Sciences at Bangor University. The project funded by the Welsh Government’s ARFOR Challenge Fund aims to help employers find solutions to challenges related to recruiting Welsh speakers, thereby enabling more young adults who wish to remain in their local communities to do so. “Our research found that many employers in the west of Wales […]
- [CNJC promoting linguistic diversity at the European Youth Forum General Assembly](https://npld.eu/cnjc-promoting-lingusitc-diversity-at-the-european-youth-forum-general-assembly/): CNJC promoting linguistic diversity at the European Youth Forum General Assembly On the 23rd and 24th of November the European Youth Forum was held in the Belgian city of Ghent with linguistic diversity being a key topic in the discussions that took place. The Catalan National Youth Council (CNJC) presented a motion that defends linguistic diversity as a fundamental aspect of the cultural heritage of Europe and an integral part of an inclusive and democratic Europe. The proposal, which had the support of Tutmonda Esperanto Junulara Organizo (TEJO), the Youth Council of Spain (CJE) and Youth of European Nationalities (YEN), […]
- [Experts call for new ways of collecting data about the Welsh language](https://npld.eu/experts-call-for-new-ways-of-collecting-data-about-the-welsh-language/): Experts call for new ways of collecting data about the Welsh language Experts at Aberystwyth University are advocating for new methods of  data collection need to be developed to provide a lore comprehensive picture of the Welsh language. In a recent report from researchers at the Centre for Welsh Politics and Society argue that there are a number of gaps incurrent Welsh language statistics and the foundations of available data needs strengthening. They recommend that quality of data on the use of language and its vitality is collected more regularly and in a lore systematic way than at present. Their findings […]
- [The Department of Language Policy awards the first Propulsió Scholarships to encourage creators in Catalan](https://npld.eu/the-department-of-language-policy-awards-the-first-propulsio-scholarships-to-encourage-creators-in-catalan/): The Department of Language Policy awards the first Propulsió Scholarships to encourage creators in Catalan The first Propulsió Scholarships were awarded on the 21st of November 2024 at Palau Marc. This is an initiative of the Department of Language Policy of the Catalan government, that promotes the professionalisation of content creators and to help them develop projects and brands in the digital field. These scholarships seek to promote creation, publication and promotion of audiovisual content with a format designed specifically for social media. The Propulsió scholarships include financial aid for the production of videos, designed for social media, this also includes a thematic […]
- [Press Release:Barcelona hosts the 5th edition of the NPLD-Coppieters Campus with a theme focused on digitalisation, artificial intelligence and languages.](https://npld.eu/press-releasebarcelona-hosts-the-5th-edition-of-the-npld-coppieters-campus-with-a-theme-focused-on-digitalisation-artificial-intelligence-and-languages/): Press Release: Barcelona hosts the 5th edition of the NPLD-Coppieters Campus with a theme focused on digitalisation, artificial intelligence and languages. The Network to Promote Linguistic Diversity (NPLD) celebrated the 5th edition of the NPLD-Coppieters Campus in Barcelona from November 13th to 15th. The NPLD-Coppieters Campus is an initiative launched by the NPLD and the Coppieters Foundation that counted on the decisive support of the Government of Catalonia in this year’s edition. The Minister for External Action and European Union, Jaume Duch, addressed the welcoming words on the first day of the sessions of the Campus, and the Minister for […]
- [NPLD Coppieters Campus 2024](https://npld.eu/npld-coppieters-campus-2024/): 13-15.11.2024 - Barcelona - CATALONIA
- [Job Vacancy](https://npld.eu/job-vacancy/): Job Vacancy – Finance and Administration Officer NPLD are excited to announce that we are looking for looking to recruit a Financial and Administration Officer (FAO) to start in March or April in 2025. This role will be a part-time post (20h/week) and will be located at the NPLD office in Brussels. The post will be for an initial period of 6 months, renewable. The FAO will work in close cooperation with the Head of the Office of the NPLD. Please see below the detailed description of the role: The FAO will give specific attention to issues related to: The […]
- [NPLD-Coppieters Campus 2024](https://npld.eu/npld-coppieters-campus-2024-2/): NPLD-Coppieters 2024 The NPLD-Coppieters Campus will be taking place from the 13th to the 15th of November, with discussions focusing on sharing experiences and best practices of minority languages in digitalisation processes alongside assessing how minority languages can benefit in the growth of artificial intelligence. The Campus will be highlighting the experiences of the Basque, Catalan, Galician, Irish and Welsh governments to provide insights for NPLD members to help in their own language planning journey and navigating an increasingly digitalised world. Furthermore, the Campus will also provide an opportunity for researchers to present their innovative and insightful research projects that […]
- [Voices Uniting for Change in Greece: Inside the 2nd Annual Thessaloniki (Solun) Human Rights Forum](https://npld.eu/voices-uniting-for-change-in-greece-inside-the-2nd-annual-thessaloniki-solun-human-rights-forum/): Voices Uniting for Change in Greece: inside the 2nd Annual Thessaloniki (Solun) Human Rights Forum Share this post: On the 19th of October 2024, the United Macedonian Diaspora (UMD) partnered with our members the Macedonian Movement to Promote Mother Language NPO ‘Krste Misirkov’ in hosting the second Thessaloniki (Solun) Human Rights Forum. This event sought to empower minority voices and promote human rights for all communities with a focus on collaboration, dialgoue and cultural preservation to address the challenges facing minorities in the region. Over 120 human rights activists, academics and representatives from of European linguistic and cultural groups have […]
- [VR Contest - Journey through European linguistic diversity](https://npld.eu/vr-contest-journey-through-european-linguistic-diversity/): VR CONTEST Journey through European linguistic diversity In Europe, 40 to 50 million people speak one of its 60 regional languages. We are looking for students in the age range of 12-18 to help others discover the linguistic diversity of Europe through creating a story that will be shown through a virtual reality headset. We would like these students to create a script that features three of the languages represented in NPLD interacting with each other that shows the origins, music, literature and artistic production, sounds, the values these languages hold for the identity of their speakers. The winner of […]
- [NPLD Networking Breakfast on the occasion of the European Day of Languages 2024](https://npld.eu/npld-networking-breakfast-on-the-occasion-of-the-european-day-of-languages-2024/): 27.09.2024 - Brussels
- [Conference "The Impact of Language Technologies on the Economy and Society"](https://npld.eu/conference-the-impact-of-language-technologies-on-the-economy-and-society/): 25.04.2024 - Cidade da Cultura (Santiago de Compostela- GALICIA)
- [Conference "Research methodologies and regional or minority language research"](https://npld.eu/conference-research-methodologies-and-regional-or-minority-language-research/): 9-10.06.2024 - Aberystwyth University (Aberystwyth, WALES)
- [NPLD - Coppieters Campus 2023 | Managing languages in the field of Health & Social Cares in Multilingual Communities](https://npld.eu/npld-coppieters-campus-2023-managing-languages-in-the-field-of-health-social-cares-in-multilingual-communities/): 28-29.09.2023 - Hotel Hanasaari/Hanaholmen, Helsinki (Finland)
- [NPLD Networking Breakfast, European Day of Languages 2023](https://npld.eu/npld-networking-breakfast-european-day-of-languages-2023/): 22.09.2023 - EU Liaison Office in Brussels
- [Bartomeu Riera Tarongí new Chair of the NPLD](https://npld.eu/bartomeu-riera-tarongi-new-chair-of-the-npld/): Bartomeu Riera Tarongí new Chair of the NPLD Bartomeu Riera Tarongí, Deputy Director of the Institute of Balearic Studies, has been appointed to replace Miquel Àngel Sureda Massanet as the Chair of the NPLD in representation of the Government of the Balearic Islands. Bartomeu Riera has two degrees in Economics and Business Administration and a Master’s Degree in Public Treasury, Taxation System and Tax Procedures. He is a regular Catalan speaker and has been a public servant of the Government of the Balearic Islands since 2005. Over the last 15 years, he has been the head of administration of two […]
- [NPLD-Coppieters Helsinki Campus](https://npld.eu/npld-coppieters-helsinki-campus/): NPLD-Coppieters Helsinki Campus Share this post: This campus gathered practitioners and experts in this field from a variety of nationalities to share experiences and knowledge to support language-appropriate practices in healthcare. The discussions during the Campus shared the experiences of the Welsh, Swedish speakers in Finland, New Brunswick and Basque communities. The final part of this event included a panel discussion with all speakers of this event and moderated by the NPLD Vice-Chair of the NPLD and Senior Advisor in International and Nordic Affairs at the Swedish Assembly of Finland (Folktinget). Bilingual medical degrees in healthcare education: the Welsh experience […]
- [Teaching language skills at the heart of the European Education Area](https://npld.eu/teaching-language-skills-at-the-heart-of-the-european-education-area/): Teaching language skills at the heart of the European Education Area Share this post: European Day of Languages – 26 September 2023, 12:00 to 14:00 On-line conference broadcast and web streamed from Brussels using Interaction tool for interpreting services to EN, FR, DE, ES, IT The European Day of Languages (EDL) on 26 September is a well-established opportunity to raise awareness about language learning and linguistic diversity. It was established in 2001, jointly by the European Commission and the Council of Europe, and it has gained in popularity every year since then. Many language and cultural institutes, associations, universities and, in particular […]
- [HIGA! 2023](https://npld.eu/higa-2023/): HIGA! 2023 Share this post: The key to the future of minority languages will be that new generations want to revitalize them. Also, networking between different language communities allows sharing of experience and knowledge and the creation of networks of cooperation. Bearing this in mind, HIGA is the Summit of Young Speakers of Minoritized Languages and aims to create a network of young language revitalizers from all over the world, after five days of activities in the Basque Country. HIGA will gather more than 75 young language activists. The activities organised include workshops on language revitalization and activism, creation of networking projects […]
- [CLAM 2021 Project](https://npld.eu/clam-2021-project/): CLAM 2021 Project The CLAM 2021 project focuses on investigating language use, skills, and attitudes in the Cimbrian, Ladin, and Mòcheno minority areas across Trento, Bolzano, and Belluno provinces. The aim is to create an updated and statistically relevant database which will serve as the basis for specific language policy interventions to enhance multilingualism with minority languages. The project is a collaboration between the Province of Trento, the University of Trento, and cultural institutes representing the Cimbrian, Mòcheno, and Ladin communities. Financial support is provided by the Region of Trentino-South Tyrol. The languages: Mòcheno, a Germanic language, is spoken in […]
- [Ostana Prize: ‘Writing in indigenous language’](https://npld.eu/ostana-prize-writing-in-indigenous-language/): Ostana Prize: ‘Writing in indigenous language’ Share this post: The Ostana Prize: ‘Writing in indigenous language’ brings authors from different countries together every year in Ostana, an Occitan village in Monviso, for a festival of linguistic diversity. This XV edition will take place from Friday 23 to Sunday 25 June, in the multifunctional centre of the Miribrart village. Once again, the Ostana Prize offers its public and the award-winning artists an experience of immersion with languages from all over the world with the opportunity to communicate with each other: from the Niger desert to the mountains of Asturias, from the Valle d’Aosta to […]
- [Crossing language borders with the ECCA campus](https://npld.eu/crossing-language-borders-with-the-ecca-campus/): Crossing language borders with the ECCA campus Share this post: From 12 – 15 May, 24 young people from 8 different language regions will come together to celebrate their languages in the Balearic Islands, Spain. After entering a competition earlier this year, these students aged 14 to 17 years old along with their teachers, will join the European Charter Classroom Activities (ECCA) campus. What is the ECCA project? It’s a project where schools can work on activities from the European Charter for Regional Languages or Minority Languages in the classroom throughout the year. The ECCA project aims to develop language […]
- [NPLD Conference and General Assembly in Santiago de Compostela](https://npld.eu/npld-general-assembly-santiago-de-compostela/): NPLD Conference and General Assembly in Santiago de Compostela The Network to Promote Linguistic Diversity, in collaboration with the Government ofGalicia, is hosted the conference “The Impact of Language Technologies on the Economyand Society” alongside the annual General Assembly of the Network to Promote Linguistic Diversity, in Santiago de Compostela on the 25th and 26th of April 2023. On the 25th of April, the General Assembly took place where there was a unanimous decision to approve the membership of the Macedonian Association SONCE to join the Network to Promote Linguistic Diversity. We are delighted to welcome our newest member to the Network […]
- [NPLD - Coppieters Campus 2023](https://npld.eu/npld-coppieters-campus-2023/): 28th – 29th September 2023, Helsinki (Finland) NPLD – Coppieters Campus 2023 Managing languages in the field of Health & Social Cares in Multilingual Communities 28th and 29th September 2023, 8.30-12.45 | Hotel Hanasaari/Hanaholmen, Helsinki (Finland). The “NPLD-Coppieters Campus 2023: Managing languages in the field of Health & Social Care in Multilingual Communities” aims to be a forum for discussion among the public institutions and the civil society of the 22 European linguistic communities represented by the NPLD where different questions will be addressed. The NPLD and Coppieters are organizing this fourth edition in cooperation with Folktinget: The Swedish Assembly […]
- [THE ECCA PROJECT: FINAL REPORT](https://npld.eu/the-ecca-project-final-report/): THE ECCA PROJECT: FINAL REPORT #3 ECCA Report February 2023  Tags: European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages, school, activities, youth Authorship: Elija Lutze, Universitat de València / Xarxa Vives d’Universitats (Vives Universities Network) In this last report, we summarize the tools that the ECCA project has been able to develop since the 2019-2020 academic year in order to contribute to the dissemination of the European Charter of Regional or Minority Languages and to sensitize European citizens to the value of linguistic diversity through education. Month by month, we will inform you about the progress of the closing ceremony, on […]
- [EXCERPT OF THE RESEARCH STUDY: LANGUAGE-IN-EDUCATION MODELS COMPARATIVE PERSPECTIVE](https://npld.eu/excerpt-of-the-research-study-language-in-education-models-comparative-perspective/): EXCERPT OF THE RESEARCH STUDY: LANGUAGE-IN-EDUCATION MODELS COMPARATIVE PERSPECTIVE Language in Education Models Comparative Perspective January 2023  Tags: language education, school, youth, comparative study The NPLD awarded to the three researchers Mr. Vicent Ferrando, Ms. Montserrat Sendra and Mr. Avel·lí Flors a research study to compare the immersion education models in five multilingual territories across Europe: Catalonia and Basque Country (Spain), Wales (United Kingdom), Ireland, and Brittany (France). We show here an abstract of the study with the highlights of the comparative results which will be fully presented and uploaded to this section soon. CATALONIA  Language status and demography  Catalan […]
- [LANGUAGE LEARNING FOR ADULTS](https://npld.eu/language-learning-for-adults/): LANGUAGE LEARNING FOR ADULTS PROJECT In 2020, NPLD members from Wales, Vives Network, Trento, and Scotland embarked on acollaborative journey, approving a joint research proposal. This project, which began in the summer of 2021, was not just about strategic planning of language training for adults, but also about fostering a sense of unity and shared purpose among the four partners. The acquisition of a new language, and that of lesser-used languages, in particular, has primarily beenmanaged and developed in individual countries or areas. Collaboration and joint working among different languages have been rare in the context of language training. However, […]
- [UNINET- NPLD UNIVERSITIES NETWORK](https://npld.eu/uninet-npld-universities-network/): UNINET- NPLD UNIVERSITIES NETWORK The NPLD University Network (UNINET) project originated after the visit of the former NPLD and regional minister of the Province of Fryslân Sietske Poepjes to the NPLD associate member Partium Christina University, a higher education institution with Hungarian teaching language in Romania. During this visit opportunities were discussed to enhance cooperation between European universities with a specific interest in regional and minoritised languages.  Thereupon, a project proposal was submitted within the framework of 2022 Calls for Proposals of NPLD. The project proposal was positively assessed by NPLD Chairs’ Committee and consequently, a Grant Agreement was drawn […]
- [EUROPEAN PROJECTS - DIGICHer](https://npld.eu/digitisation-of-cultural-heritage-of-minority-communities-for-equity-and-renewed-engagement-digicher/): DIGICHer Digitisation of the cultural heritage of minority communities for equity and renewed engagement Digitisation of cultural heritage of minority communities for equity and renewed engagement (DIGICHer) is a European-funded project under the call HORIZON-CL2-2023-HERITAGE-01. It aims to re-visit and provide new understandings of the key legal and policy, socio-economic and technological factors that drive the digitisation of minorities’ cultural heritage (CH) to develop a novel validated scalable framework, designed via user-centric approaches, to promote equitable, diverse and inclusive practices. Building on such a framework, the project provides research and knowledge-based recommendations for policy and decision-makers, as well as CH […]
- [ECCA Project](https://npld.eu/ecca-project/): ECCA project What is the ECCA project? It’s a project where schools can work on activities from the European Charter for Regional Languages or Minority Languages in the classroom throughout the year. The ECCA project aims to develop language focused classroom activities and bring young people and their teachers from different language regions closer together. In our world there are now more than 7000 known living languages. 60 of which are regional or local languages spoken in Europe by around 40 million people. The ECCA project wants to make young Europeans aware and proud of their regional language and to […]
- [NPLD - Coppieters Campus 2021](https://npld.eu/npld-coppieters-campus-2021/): Palma, 24th November NPLD – Coppieters Campus 2021 Immersion education: exploring what works in linguistically diverse contexts across Europe Immersion education is a pedagogical model in which students receive their subject-matter instruction through the medium of a target language. In bilingual communities where a dominant state language coexists with territorial, indigenous, small-state, or unique minority or regional languages, the target language may belong to the second group. The goal of the immersion model is to ensure that the regional language is present in the schooling system, while guaranteeing the learning of the majority language. This model has been praised by numerous international experts and organizations, such as the Commission’s High-Level Group on […]
- [ACCESSIBILITY FOR REGIONAL OR MINORITY LANGUAGES TO EU PROGRAMMES. A PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT](https://npld.eu/accessibility-for-regional-or-minority-languages-to-eu-programmes-a-practical-assessment/): ACCESSIBILITY FOR REGIONAL OR MINORITY LANGUAGES TO EU PROGRAMMES. A PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT January 2021 Tags: EU funding, European Union, Regional Minority Languages Authorship: Helga Kuipers-Zandberg and Anna Fardau Schukking, Mercator European Research Centre on Multilingualism and Language Learning. Project coordinators: Cor van der Meer, Mercator Research Centre, and Vicent Climent-Ferrando, Government of Catalonia. The Resolution of the European Parliament on a Community Charter of Regional Languages and Cultures and on a Charter of Rights of Ethnic Minorities (OJ C 287 9 November 1981) created a separate budget line to provide support to regional and minority languages (RMLs) (Gazzola, Grin, Häggman, […]
- [ANALYSING THE EU AGREEMENTS WITH SPAIN AND THE UK ON THE USE OF REGIONAL OR MINORITY LANGUAGES. A PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT](https://npld.eu/analysing-the-eu-agreements-with-spain-and-the-uk-on-the-use-of-regional-or-minority-languages-a-practical-assessment/): ANALYSING THE EU AGREEMENTS WITH SPAIN AND THE UK ON THE USE OF REGIONAL OR MINORITY LANGUAGES. A PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT #1 Focus Report January 2021 Tags: Administrative Agreements, European Union, Regional Minority Languages, Spain, UK Authorship: Eva Pons Parera and Katharina Jiménez Weese, Universitat de Barcelona. Editor/coordinator: Vicent Climent-Ferrando, Government of Catalonia The European Union (EU)’s language policy does not include Regional and Minority Languages (RMLs) as official EU languages. Some EU institutions, however, have reached an administrative agreement with the UK and the Spanish Governments on the use of certain RMLs (Basque, Catalan, Galician, Welsh and Scots Gaelic), respectively. […]
- [HIGH SCHOOL REFORM AND TERRITORIAL LANGUAGE TEACHING IN FRANCE](https://npld.eu/high-school-reform-and-territorial-language-teaching-in-france/): HIGH SCHOOL REFORM AND TERRITORIAL LANGUAGE TEACHING IN FRANCE #6 Focus Report Spring-Summer 2020 Tags: Blanquer law, Education, France, Regional Languages Authorship: Office Public de la Langue Bretonne (OPLB) The controversial Law 2019-791 for a school of confidence, promoted by Minister Jean-Michel Blanquer and adopted by the National Assembly on 4 July 2019 at the end of a tortuous legislative process, represents the greatest threat to the fragile recovery of France’s historical languages. This article analyses the principles and impact of the reform on territorial languages teaching in France and concludes with a set of reccomendations to contribute to the promotion […]
- [RÉFORME DU LYCÉE ET ENSEIGNEMENT DES LANGUES TERRITORIALES EN FRANCE](https://npld.eu/reforme-du-lycee-et-enseignement-des-langues-territoriales-en-france/): RÉFORME DU LYCÉE ET ENSEIGNEMENT DES LANGUES TERRITORIALES EN FRANCE #6 Focus Report Spring-Summer 2020 Tags: Blanquer law, Education, France, Regional Languages Authorship: Office Public de la Langue Bretonne (OPLB) La controversée loi 2019-791 pour une école de la confiance, promue par le ministre Jean-Michel Blanquer et adoptée par l’Assemblée Nationale le 4 juillet 2019 au terme d’un processus législatif tortueux, représente la plus grande menace pour la fragile reprise des langues historiques de France. Cet article analyse les principes et incidences de la réforme sur l’enseignement des langues territoriales en France et conclut une série de recommandations pour contribuer […]
- [THE ECCA PROJECT: KICK-OFF MEETING AND TOOLS](https://npld.eu/the-ecca-project-kick-off-meeting-and-tools/): THE ECCA PROJECT: KICK-OFF MEETING AND TOOLS #2 ECCA Report January 2020 Tags: European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages school activities youth Authorship: Elija Lutze, Universitat Jaume I / Xarxa Vives d’Universitats (Vives Universities Network) In this report, the author explores some of the tools that the European Charter Classroom Activities (ECCA) project intends to develop during the 2019-2020 academic year in order to contribute to the dissemination of the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages (ECRML) and to raise awareness among young European citizens about the value of linguistic diversity through education. This includes developing activities and […]
- [THE ECCA PROJECT: CONTENTS AND AIMS](https://npld.eu/the-ecca-project-contents-and-aims/): THE ECCA PROJECT: CONTENTS AND AIMS #1 ECCA Report January 2020 Tags: Education, European,  Charter for Regional or Minority Languages, school activities, youth Authorship: Elija Lutze, Universitat Jaume I / Xarxa Vives d’Universitats (Vives Universities Network) The author briefly addresses the issue of linguistic diversity and then explores some of the characteristics of the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages, the most important legal instrument for the protection and promotion of linguistic diversity in Europe. Finally, he explains the contents and objectives of the European Charter Classroom Activities (ECCA) project, which brings the principles of the Charter into the […]
- [ZORNOTZAKO BARNETEGIA. DEDICATED TO BASQUE LANGUAGE ACQUISITION AMONG ADULTS FOR THE LAST 25 YEARS](https://npld.eu/zornotzako-barnetegia-dedicated-to-basque-language-acquisition-among-adults-for-the-last-25-years/): ZORNOTZAKO BARNETEGIA. DEDICATED TO BASQUE LANGUAGE ACQUISITION AMONG ADULTS FOR THE LAST 25 YEARS #4 Focus Report Autumn 2019 Tags: Basque language, best practice, Education, Language Policy, Revitalisation Authorship: Mikel Etxebarria Etxeita, president. Aurten Bai Foundation The main objective of the Basque Country government’s language policy following the Francoist dictatorship was the revitalisation and normalisation of the Basque language among the population (young and old). This article provides a comprehensive overview of how Zornotzako Barnetegia created a recipe for success in Basque language acquisition among adults with the implementation of a residential language programme in 1993. Download file Share this […]
- [MEASURING THE VITALITY OF LANGUAGES IN CATALAN SOCIETY](https://npld.eu/measuring-the-vitality-of-languages-in-catalan-society/): MEASURING THE VITALITY OF LANGUAGES IN CATALAN SOCIETY #3 Focus Report Spring 2019 Tags: Aranese, Catalan, Language Planning, Language Policy, Migration, Occitan survey Authorship: Directorate-General for Language Policy, Government of Catalonia This report is based on the conclusions of the latest Survey on Language Use of the Population 2018 recently published by the Government of Catalonia, which primary goal is to measure the health and vitality of Catalan and Occitan in the Aran Valley (both official languages of Catalonia, along with Spanish) as well as the use of other languages by the population of Catalonia. These data are crucial as they act as […]
- [NPLD POSITION PAPER & ACTION PLAN 2019-2020](https://npld.eu/npld-position-paper-action-plan-2019-2020/): NPLD POSITION PAPER & ACTION PLAN 2019-2020 Spring 2019 Tags: BrexitCornishIrelandIrishNorthern IrelandScotlandScotsScottish GaelicUKUlster ScotsWelsh Authorship: Vicent Fenollar i Sastre is the Policy and Outreach Manager at the NPLD In 2015 the NPLD published The European Roadmap for Linguistic Diversity, in order to substantiate and formalize the strategic aims of its policy and practical work for the benefit of the Constitutional, Regional or Smaller State (CRSS) languages, that are used within and among the members of the network. Due to changes in the conditions regulating and facilitating the promotion of these languages, both internationally and at national and regional levels, the NPLD now […]
- [NPLD - Coppieters Campus 2019](https://npld.eu/npld-coppieters-campus-2019/): 17-18 October 2019 Donostia/San Sebastián NPLD – Coppieters Campus 2019 Activating the social use of minority languages Campus programme Wednesday, 16th October 2019 19.00 Reception at the City Hall Eneko Goia Donostia / San Sebastián City Council | Mayor Bethan Webb Network to Promote Linguistic Diversity | Vice Chair 09H30 PART I: INTRODUCTION Tenis Ondarreta RestaurantEduardo Chillida Pasealekua 9 Only for NPLD-Coppieters members Conference programme – Thursday 17th October 2019 09h00-09h15 Opening words Bingen Zupiria, Basque Government |Minister for Culture and Language Policy Markel Olano, Gipuzkoa Provincial Council | Deputy General Bethan Webb, Network to Promote Linguistic Diversity |Vice Chair Inaki Irazabalbeitia, Coppieters Foundation | Member […]
- [’21 DÍAS CO GALEGO E +’ (21 DAYS WITH GALICIAN AND MORE)](https://npld.eu/21-dias-co-galego-e-21-days-with-galician-and-more/): ’21 DÍAS CO GALEGO E +’ (21 DAYS WITH GALICIAN AND MORE) #2 Focus Report Spring 2019 Tags: Bilingualism, Education, Galician, Multilingualism, Revitalisation, Schools Authorship: Gregorio Ferreiro Fente is a Galician Language and Literature teacher in secondary education; he is currently working as technical teaching advisor at the General Secretariat of Language Policy of the Galician Government (Spain) Under the title ’21 Días co Galego e +’ (21 Days with Galician and More). Establishing the habit of using the Galician language at all times and in all places, this report focuses on an intriguing project that aims to motivate school-age young […]
- [BREXIT AND ITS CONSEQUENCES FOR THE AUTOCHTHONOUS REGIONAL OR MINORITY LANGUAGES OF THE UK](https://npld.eu/brexit-and-its-consequences-for-the-autochthonous-regional-or-minority-languages-of-the-uk/): Authorship: Professor Diarmait Mac Giolla Chríost, Cardiff University, Wales, UK, and Dr Matteo Bonotti, Monash University, Australia
- [2019 NPLD-COPPIETERS CAMPUS: ACTIVATING THE SOCIAL USE OF MINORITY LANGUAGES](https://npld.eu/2019-npld-coppieters-campus-activating-the-social-use-of-minority-languages/): 2019 NPLD-COPPIETERS CAMPUS: ACTIVATING THE SOCIAL USE OF MINORITY LANGUAGES #5 Focus Report Winter 2019-20 Tags: Basque language, Catalan language, Economy, linguistic diversity, Social use of languages, Transmission within families, Welsh language Authorship: Directorate-General for Basque Promotion of the Government of the Basque Country, Directorate-General for Language Policy of the Catalan Government and the Welsh Government’s Welsh Language Board. Eighty language planners, politicians, university researchers and representatives of associations from regions all over Europe gathered in Donostia/San Sebastian (Spain) on 17-18 October 2019 to participate in the second edition of the NPLD-Coppieters Campus. The aim of the two-day meeting was […]
- [NPLD - Coppieters Campus 2018](https://npld.eu/npld-coppieters-campus-2018/): 13th – 15th September 2018, Udine (Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy) NPLD – Coppieters Campus 2018 Planning and Evaluation of Language Policies The NPLD-Coppieters Campus on Planning and Evaluation of Language Policies aimed to attract civil servants and language policy makers working in the field of Language Policy from several European regions and to offer them state-of-the-art training to study the theoretical, methodological and practical foundations of linguistic policy, linguistic planning and linguistic policy evaluation. The NPLD-Coppieters Campus 2018 consisted of four parts: Minority languages and language rights: introduction to the most important international and national legal instruments for the promotion and protection of […]

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- [Newsletter](https://npld.eu/newsletter/): [newsletter]
- [Serbski institut | Sorbian Institute](https://npld.eu/serbski-institut-sorbian-institute/): Serbski institut | Sorbian Institute ORGANISATION Serbski institut | Sorbian Institute The Serbski institut / Sorbian Institute is an interdisciplinary research facility based in Bautzen / Budyšin, with a branch office in Cottbus / Chóśebuz. The current facility was founded in 1992, but the history of the Sorbian Institute dates back to 1951, when the Institute for Sorbian Ethnography / Institut za serbski ludospyt was established. Between 1952 and 1991 the Institute was associated with the German Academy of Sciences (Academy of Sciences of the German Democratic Republic) in Berlin. The Sorbian Institute conducts interdisciplinary research on the language, history, […]
- [Ruotsinsuomalaisten arkisto | The Archives of Sweden Finns](https://npld.eu/ruotsinsuomalaisten-arkisto-the-archives-of-sweden-finns/): Ruotsinsuomalaisten arkisto | The Archives of Sweden Finns ORGANISATION Ruotsinsuomalaisten arkisto | The Archives of the Sweden Finns The task of The Archives of the Sweden Finns is to collect and retain documents and records related to the history and life of Finns in Sweden. The archive also supports Sweden Finnish culture, research and education. The archive also works with gathering and spreading information about the Sweden Finnish minority. Information about the archive, its collections and activities, can be found on their webpage. Some of the materials of the archive, like photographs and life stories, can also be studied there. The […]
- [Stockholms Universitet | Stockholm University](https://npld.eu/stockholms-universitet-stockholm-university/): Stockholms Universitet | Stockholm University ORGANISATION Stockholms Universitet | Stockholm University Stockholm University, located in Sweden’s capital city, is the region’s centre for higher education and research in science, the humanities, the social sciences and law. It is the one of the largest universities in the Nordic countries, with about 60,000 students, and it is a hub for leading international researchers. The representative from the university is a Professor in the Department of Slavic and Baltic Languages, Finnish, Dutch and German. COUNTRY Sweden TYPE OF ORGANISATION Associate Member WEBSITE https://www.su.se/english/ INFORMATION ABOUT THE LANGUAGE Finnish NAME OF THE LANGUAGE (Sweden) Finnish; the […]
- [Partiumi Keresztény Egyetem | Partium Christian University](https://npld.eu/partiumi-kereszteny-egyetem-partium-christian-university/): Partiumi Keresztény Egyetem | Partium Christian University ORGANISATION Partiumi Keresztény Egyetem | Partium Christian University Partium Christian University (further on PCU) was set up in Oradea (Nagyvárad, Grosswardein) as a result of an ecumenical initiative of the Reformed and Roman-Catholic Churches, and came into being as a Hungarian language university, filling in the absence of such an institution in Romania since the abolition of the Bolyai University in Cluj in 1959. The founder of the university is the Pro Universitate Partium Foundation, the members of which are the representatives of the Reformed- and Roman- Catholic Churches as well as representatives […]
- [Oilthigh na Gàidhealtachd agus nan Eilean | University of the Highlands and Islands](https://npld.eu/oilthigh-na-gaidhealtachd-agus-nan-eilean-university-of-the-highlands-and-islands/): Oilthigh na Gàidhealtachd agus nan Eilean | University of the Highlands and Islands ORGANISATION Oilthigh na Gàidhealtachd agus nan Eilean | University of the Highlands and Islands The Language Sciences Institute aims to connect innovation and expertise in research and learning and will use the collective power and multi-disciplinary strengths of the University of the Highlands and Islands academic network to reconfigure current approaches to the revitalisation of minority languages.  The distinctive features of the LSI are: A research and learning institute, embedded within a minority language community, with a focus on understanding the dynamic linkages between Gaelic communities. An […]
- [Office pour la Langue et les Cultures d’Alsace et de Moselle (OLCA) | Alsace and Moselle Language and Cultures Office](https://npld.eu/office-pour-la-langue-et-les-cultures-dalsace-et-de-moselle-olca-alsace-and-moselle-language-and-cultures-office/): Office pour la Langue et les Cultures d’Alsace et de Moselle (OLCA) | Alsace and Moselle Language and Cultures Office ORGANISATION Office pour la Langue et les Cultures d’Alsace et de Moselle (OLCA) | Alsace and Moselle Language and Cultures Office OLCA is the association to promote and to insure the vitality of the Alsatian language (spoken in Alsace) and of the Platt language (spoken in the Moselle). OLCA’s goal is to make sure that the Alsatian and Platt languages gain (again) and keep an appropriate room in social life, as regards the trilingual history of the region (Alsatian/Platt, French, […]
- [Noregs Mållag | Norwegian Language Society](https://npld.eu/noregs-mallag-norwegian-language-society/): Noregs Mållag | Norwegian Language Society ORGANISATION Noregs Mållag | Norwegian Language Society Noregs Mållag (Norwegian Language Society) is the leading member based organisation promoting Nynorsk in Norway. Noregs Mållag has about 10,300 members and consists of approximately 200 local groups. The organisation is involved in a lot of cultural and political activities. It also takes part in several other institutions and organisations. The first Nynorsk associations were formed as early as 1868. Noregs Mållag was formed in 1907 as the leading political instrument for promoting Nynorsk in all fields of Norwegian society. The main office of Noregs Mållag is […]
- [Krste Misirkov | Macedonian Movement to Promote Mother Language](https://npld.eu/krste-misirkov-macedonian-movement-to-promote-mother-language/): Krste Misirkov | Macedonian Movement to Promote Mother Language ORGANISATION Krste Misirkov | Macedonian Movement to Promote Mother Language Krste Misirkov is a non profit organisation that aims to promote the Macedonian language spoken in the Northern Greece region. Its activities aim both to promote the learning and use of Macedonian language by the younger generations, and to claim the implementation of a legal status for Regional and Minority languages in Greece, which lack of any legal protection. The organisation collaborates with local cultural associations that involve young people in the promotion of Macedonian culture, language and identity by organising […]
- [Konsel Kernow | Cornwall Council](https://npld.eu/konsel-kernow-cornwall-council/): Konsel Kernow | Cornwall Council ORGANISATION Konsel Kernow | Cornwall Council The Cornish Language Lead coordinates the Cornish language programme, and promotes greater use of the Cornish language by Cornwall Council and its partners.  COUNTRY United Kingdom TYPE OF ORGANISATION Associate Member WEBSITE https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/the-cornish-language/  INFORMATION ABOUT THE LANGUAGE Cornish NAME OF THE LANGUAGE HANOW AN YETH Cornish Kernewek TOTAL NUMBER OF SPEAKERS NIVER A GOWSORYON YN SOMMEN 1,000 NUMBER OF NATIVE SPEAKERS NIVER A GOWSORYON A VYGHAN 0 REGULATED BY REWLYS GANS Cornwall Council Konsel Kernow GEOGRAPHICAL AREA TIR DORONIETHEK Cornwall, United Kingdom Kernow, Ruwvaneth Unys LANGUAGE FAMILY TEYLU YETHEK […]
- [Istituto di Studi e Ricerche “Camillo Bellieni” | “Camillo Bellieni” Institute of Studies and Research](https://npld.eu/istituto-di-studi-e-ricerche-camillo-bellieni-camillo-bellieni-institute-of-studies-and-research/): Istituto di Studi e Ricerche “Camillo Bellieni” | “Camillo Bellieni” Institute of Studies and Research ORGANISATION Istituto di Studi e Ricerche “Camillo Bellieni” | “Camillo Bellieni” Institute of Studies and Research Istituto Bellieni is a cultural association founded in 1989, with legal personality since 2014. The institute’s main activities are the research, the promotion and the protection of the Sardinian language, but also historical-anthropological, literary and historical-legal research related to Sardinia. The institute headquarters is located in the historic centre of Sassari, a small city in the north-west of Sardinia, and it is provided with a 20-seat classroom and a […]
- [Institut d’Estudis Occitans | Institute for Occitan Studies](https://npld.eu/institut-destudis-occitans-institute-for-occitan-studies/): Institut d’Estudis Occitans | Institute for Occitan Studies ORGANISATION Institut d’Estudis Occitans | Institute for Occitan Studies The Institute for Occitan Studies (Institut d’Estudis Occitans – IEO) is an association created in 1945, whose purpose is the maintenance and development of the Occitan language and culture as a whole. IEO is a so-called “loi 1901” association recognized as a “public utility” by the French State (1949) with an agreement for Youth and Popular Education (1986). All IEO members are working for the recognition of the Occitan as a full European language. That is why IEO advocates a place for Occitan in […]
- [Convergéncia Occitana | Occitan Convergence](https://npld.eu/convergencia-occitana-occitan-convergence/): Convergéncia Occitana | Occitan Convergence ORGANISATION Convergéncia Occitana | Occitan Convergence Convergéncia Occitana is a not for profit structure that brings together eighty-cultural associations of Toulouse and Occitan’s country, like IEO (also NPLD member), Calandreta, Collègi d’Occitània, Fondacion Occitana, etc. Convergéncia Occitana was founded on 20th July 1998 in Toulouse. Established to foster an authentic and modern Occitan cultural and language policy, Convergéncia Occitana is a synergistic structure that seeks to provide resources needed for the member associations, work “pooling” and in network. We work every day to gradually introduce Occitan in the lives of our citizens: we make constructive […]
- [Xunta de Galicia | Government of Galicia](https://npld.eu/xunta-de-galicia-government-of-galicia/): Xunta de Galicia | Government of Galicia ORGANISATION Xunta de Galicia | Government The Xunta de Galicia is the executive body of the Galician Government. The Secretaría Xeral da Lingua (general secretariat for the language) is the department for linguistic policy. Its main objective is to support the spread and use of the Galician language within the Galician community. The department’s most relevant tasks are to promote the use of the Galician language in the different social and economic fields of Galicia, and to create legislative proposals in order to foster linguistic normalization COUNTRY Galicia – Spain TYPE OF ORGANISATION […]
- [Rialtas na hÉireann & Foras na Gaeilge | Government of Ireland](https://npld.eu/rialtas-na-heireann-foras-na-gaeilge-government-of-ireland/): Rialtas na hÉireann & Foras na Gaeilge | Government of Ireland & Foras na Gaeilge ORGANISATION Rialtas na hÉireann | Government of Ireland The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media is a government department in Ireland responsible for various cultural and recreational sectors. One of its key areas of focus is the Gaeltacht and the Irish language.  The Gaeltacht refers to primarily Irish-speaking regions in Ireland, mostly located along the western seaboard. These areas are recognised for their importance in preserving and promoting the Irish language and culture.  The department’s responsibilities regarding the Gaeltacht and Irish language […]
- [Universitât dal Friûl | University of Udine](https://npld.eu/universitat-dal-friul-university-of-udine/): Universitât dal Friûl | University of Udine ORGANISATION Universitât dal Friûl | University of Udine Universitât dal Friûl – CIRF (Centri Interdipartimentâl pal svilup de lenghe e de culture dal Friûl “Josef Marchet”) / Università degli studi di Udine – CIRF (Centro Interdipartimentale per lo sviluppo della lingua e della cultura del Friuli “Josef Marchet”). The aims of this Centre are:– to promote actions that enhance the study and the research on Friulian language, literature, history, arts, science, land and culture;– to cooperate with Italian and international institutions;– to support other institutions in research activities;– to promote, support and organize […]
- [Regjon Autonome Friûl-Vignesie Julie | Friuli-Venezia Giulia Autonomous Region](https://npld.eu/regjon-autonome-friul-vignesie-julie-friuli-venezia-giulia-autonomous-region/): Regjon Autonome Friûl-Vignesie Julie | Friuli-Venezia Giulia Autonomous Region ORGANISATION Regjon Autonome Friûl-Vignesie Julie | Friuli-Venezia Giulia Autonomous Region The Agjenzie regjonâl pe lenghe furlane (ARLeF – Agenzia regionale per la lingua friulana, i.e. Regional Agency for the Friulian Language) is the body having public legal status as well as administrative and financial autonomy, in charge of defining the language policy guidelines for the Friulian language and the coordination and verification of the implementation of the actions under Regional Law no. 29 of 18 December 2007 (regulations to protect, exploit and promote the Friulian language) and other regional regulations of […]
- [NHL Stenden Hogeschool | NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences](https://npld.eu/nhl-stenden-hogeschool-nhl-stenden-university-of-applied-sciences/): NHL Stenden Hogeschool | NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences ORGANISATION NHL Stenden Hogeschool | NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences is providing a full range of bachelor and master studies. The Academy of Teacher Training for primary education is responsaible for the training of Frisian as part of the Bachelor of Primary Education; the Academy of Teacher Training for secondary school provides a full Bachelor Course and a Master Course for Secondary Education and Vocational Training.   Since 2011, the NHL Stenden University has a Chair on Frisian and Multilingualism in Education. Our main […]
- [Fryske Akademy – Mercator Research Centre](https://npld.eu/fryske-akademy-mercator-research-centre/): Fryske Akademy – Mercator Research Centre ORGANISATION Fryske Akademy – Mercator European Research Centre The research institute Fryske Akademy studies the (West-) Frisian language, the multilingual society in the province of Fryslân (the Netherlands), the Frisian culture and identity, and its regional history in an international perspective.  The Mercator European Research Centre on Multilingualism and Language Learning is part of the Fryske Akademy. Mercator, funded by the provincial government, focuses on research in multilingualism, multilingual education and policy, specifically with regards to European regions with lesser-used languages. Other elements of Mercator are a series of Regional Dossiers describing the position of […]
- [Europeesk Buro foar Lytse Talen (EBLT) | European Bureau for Lesser Used Languages](https://npld.eu/europeesk-buro-foar-lytse-talen-eblt-european-bureau-for-lesser-used-languages/): Europeesk Buro foar Lytse Talen (EBLT) | European Bureau for Lesser Used Languages ORGANISATION Europeesk Buro foar Lytse Talen (EBLT) | European Bureau for Lesser Used Languages Since its foundation in 1984, The Europeesk Buro foar Lytse Talen (Frisian for European Bureau for Lesser Used Languages – EBLT), aims to promote and protect lesser-used languages in the Netherlands. For this, legal and political support is sought at the European, national, and provincial levels. The EBLT consists of representatives of more than twenty organizations, all involved in efforts to improve the position of the minority languages Frisian, Low Saxon, Bildts, and […]
- [Afûk](https://npld.eu/afuk/): Afûk ORGANISATION Afûk Founded in 1928, the Afûk is the organisation in Fryslân that promotes the Frisian language and culture. It has an important role in the cultural network of Fryslân and works closely together with the Province of Fryslân to implement language and cultural policy in the region. The Afûk offers and develops Frisian language courses for adults, develops educational programmes, publishes (e-)books, apps and magazines in Frisian and about Fryslân for all ages and purposes, gives advice to companies and public organisations about language policy and creates and implements a range of projects concerning language promotion. The Afûk […]
- [Provinsje Fryslân | Province of Fryslân](https://npld.eu/provinsje-fryslan-province-of-fryslan/): Provinsje Fryslân | Province of Fryslân ORGANISATION Provinsje Fryslân | Province of Fryslân The tasks of the provincial administration can be classified into the following categories: – Responsible for promotion the prosperity and well-being of its inhabitants in general. – Responsible for promotion and preservation of the Frisian language and culture, as well as smaller languages/dialects in the province. – Implementing certain laws and measures issued by the national government, like national laws about language and culture; for example the law of The Use of Frisian Act (‘Wet gebruik Friese taal’). – Implementing the Framework Convention (entered into force in […]
- [Province of Trento: Fascia (Fassa Valley) – Bersentol (Mocheni Valley) – Luserna (Lusern)](https://npld.eu/province-of-trento-fascia-fassa-valley-bersentol-mocheni-valley-luserna-lusern/): Province of Trento: Fascia (Fassa Valley) – Bersentol (Mocheni Valley) – Luserna (Lusern) ORGANISATION Province of Trento: Fascia (Fassa Valley) – Bersentol (Mocheni Valley) – Luserna (Lusern) The Office for the promotion of local linguistic minorities is a department inside the autonomous government of Trentino region, dealing with public relationsand local historical linguistic minority communities, that is to say the Ladin, the Mòcheno and the Cimbrian minorities. It was set up in 2002 under the Presidency of the Regional Executive, in order to create a privileged channel of communication between the minority groups, with their special requirements, and the public […]
- [Ofis Publik ar Brezhoneg | Public Office for the Breton Language](https://npld.eu/ofis-publik-ar-brezhoneg-public-office-for-the-breton-language/): Ofis Publik ar Brezhoneg | Public Office for the Breton Language ORGANISATION Ofis Publik ar Brezhoneg | Public Office for the Breton Language The Office is active in all Breton language planning activities including collecting sociolinguistic data, translation services, terminology, normalization of place-names and development of language use in everyday life. COUNTRY Brittany – France TYPE OF ORGANISATION Full Member. Governmental institution. WEBSITE http://www.brezhoneg.bzh/ INFORMATION ABOUT THE LANGUAGE Breton NAME OF THE LANGUAGE ANV AR YEZH Breton Brezhoneg TOTAL NUMBER OF SPEAKERS NIVER HOLLEK A YEZHERIEN About 207,000 (population aged 15 or over, 2018 survey) Tro-dro 207 000 (tud en […]
- [Mentrau Iaith Cymru | Welsh Language Initiative](https://npld.eu/mentrau-iaith-cymru-welsh-language-initiative/): Mentrau Iaith Cymru | Welsh Language Initiative ORGANISATION Mentrau Iaith Cymru | Welsh Language Initiative Mentrau Iaith Cymru is the national organisation which supports the network of local Mentrau Iaith across Wales. The Mentrau Iaith are one of the ways in which Welsh communities take action to promote and facilitate the use of the Welsh language. Over the years the Mentrau Iaith have proven to be an effective community development model, making a difference to the communities that they serve. There are 23 local Mentrau Iaith whose work cover the whole of Wales. The main aim of MIC is promoting […]
- [Prifysgol Cymru Y Drindod Dewi Sant | University of Wales Trinity Saint David](https://npld.eu/prifysgol-cymru-y-drindod-dewi-sant-university-of-wales-trinity-saint-david/): Prifysgol Cymru Y Drindod Dewi Sant | University of Wales Trinity Saint David ORGANISATION Prifysgol Cymru Y Drindod Dewi Sant | University of Wales Trinity Saint David Prifysgol Cymru Y Drindod Dewi Sant is a higher education establishment which provides undergraduate courses, postgraduate courses and PhD supervision through the medium of both Welsh and English. Among its courses are Early Years Education, Language Policy and Planning, Bilingualism and Multilingualism. It has four campuses in Wales: Llambed/Lampeter, Caerfyrddin/Carmarthen, Abertawe/Swansea and Caerdydd/Cardiff. The University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh and Celtic Studies specialises in language policy and planning at local, national, European and international […]
- [Prifysgol Bangor | Bangor University](https://npld.eu/prifysgol-bangor-bangor-university/): Prifysgol Bangor | Bangor University ORGANISATION Prifysgol Bangor | Bangor University Founded in 1884, Bangor University is a research-led institution located in the heart of one of the most vibrant Welsh-speaking communities in Wales. The university has around 10,000 students studying across three colleges and eleven academic schools. The Welsh language forms a core part of the University’s identity and is one of three strategic pillars that underpins its strategic vision. This vision aims to build on Bangor University’s position as a sector-leader for Welsh language academic provision and a world-leading proponent of bilingualism. In its teaching, the university has […]
- [Prifysgol Aberystwyth | Aberystwyth University](https://npld.eu/prifysgol-aberystwyth-aberystwyth-university/): Prifysgol Aberystwyth | Aberystwyth University ORGANISATION Prifysgol Aberystwyth | Aberystwyth University Aberystwyth University is a public research university in Aberystwyth, Wales. The university has almost 8,000 students studying across 3 academic faculties and 17 departments. The aims and objectives of the University are outlined in its charter. The following is listed in this document as one of the University’s core objectives: ‘to give special attention, itself or jointly with others, to the educational needs of Wales, having regard to the Welsh language and the culture, the economic development and the social traditions of Wales’. Aberystwyth University contributes to the promotion of […]
- [Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol | Welsh National College](https://npld.eu/coleg-cymraeg-cenedlaethol-welsh-national-college/): Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol | Welsh National College ORGANISATION Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol | Welsh National College The Coleg’s main aim is to increase, develop and broaden the range of Welsh medium study opportunities at universities in Wales. In addition to funding high quality modules and resources for the Welsh medium sector, the Coleg funds lectureships, strategic projects and undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships. The Coleg places the Welsh language, Welsh culture and scholarship in Welsh at the heart of its operations while planning, developing and implementing sustainable academic provision for the future. The Coleg’s Academic Plan is based on four key themes, […]
- [Llywodraeth Cymru | Welsh Government](https://npld.eu/llywodraeth-cymru-welsh-government/): Llywodraeth Cymru | Welsh Government ORGANISATION Llywodraeth Cymru | Welsh Government In July 2017, the Welsh Government launched its latest strategy for the Welsh Language – Cymraeg 2050 – (A million Welsh speakers by 2050). A link to the strategy, its component work plans and thematic plans, as well as annual reports are available below. The strategic vision for the language is as follows: “The year 2050: The Welsh language is thriving, the number of speakers has reached a million, and it is used in every aspect of life. Among those who do not speak Welsh, there is goodwill and a […]
- [Plataforma per la Llengua | Platform for the Language](https://npld.eu/plataforma-per-la-llengua-platform-for-the-language/): Plataforma per la Llengua | Platform for the Language ORGANISATION Plataforma per la Llengua is a non-profit organization based in Barcelona. It was founded in 1993 and now has over 26,000 members with offices in Barcelona, Palma, and Valencia. The organization works to promote the rights of Catalan speakers across Catalan-speaking territories and revitalize and support the language, ensuring its intergenerational transmission in these areas. It advocates for full equality for Catalan speakers. It understands that equal dignity requires that the Catalan-speaking community enjoys the same rights as other similarly-sized European language groups.   Since 2024, the organization holds special […]
- [Govern de les Illes Balears | Government of the Balearic Islands](https://npld.eu/govern-de-les-illes-balears-government-of-the-balearic-islands/): Govern de les Illes Balears | Government of the Balearic Islands ORGANISATION Govern de les Illes Balears | Government of the Balearic Islands The Institute of Balearic Studies and the Regional Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sports of the Government of the Balearic Islands exercise their authority in the following areas: -Normalisation of the Catalan language -Promotion and defence of the linguistic rights of the people -Certification of Catalan language skills for adults outside of the regulated education system, by organising and processing exams and by granting official recognition of equivalent certificates -Official recognition of the Catalan language studies of […]
- [Generalitat Valenciana | Government of Valencia](https://npld.eu/generalitat-valenciana-government-of-valencia/): Generalitat Valenciana | Government of Valencia ORGANISATION Generalitat Valenciana | Government of Valencia COUNTRY Valencia Autonomous Region – Spain TYPE OF ORGANISATION Full Member. Governmental institution WEBSITE http://www.ceice.gva.es/va INFORMATION ABOUT THE LANGUAGE Valencian NAME OF THE LANGUAGE NOM DE L’IDIOMA Valencian Valencià TOTAL NUMBER OF SPEAKERS NOMBRE TOTAL DE PARLANTS 2,500,000 (approx.) ACADEMIC INSTITUTION INSTITUCIÓ ACADÈMICA Valencian Academy of the Language Acadèmia Valenciana de la Llengua (AVL) GEOGRAPHICAL AREA ÀREA GEOGRÀFICA Region of Valencia and the Carxe (Murcia). Comunitat Valenciana i el Carxe (Múrcia). LANGUAGE FAMILY FAMÍLIA LINGÜÍSTICA Romance language Llengua romànica LEGAL AND INSTITUTIONAL STATUS ESTATUS JURÍDIC I INSTITUCIONAL […]
- [Xarxa Vives d’Universitats | Vives University Network](https://npld.eu/xarxa-vives-duniversitats-vives-university-network/): Xarxa Vives d’Universitats | Vives University Network ORGANISATION Xarxa Vives d’Universitats | Vives University Network Xarxa Vives is a non-profit organisation that represents and coordinates the joint higher education, research and cultural work of 22 universities from 4 European countries. Since 1994, it has provided a platform that runs services for universities, public and private bodies and social organisations with the aim of contributing to the process of the economic and social construction and development of the European Mediterranean cross-border university region. • 22 universities from 4 countries in the European Mediterranean area: Andorra, Spain, France and Italy. • A […]
- [Generalitat de Catalunya | Government of Catalonia](https://npld.eu/generalitat-de-catalunya-government-of-catalonia/): Generalitat de Catalunya | Government of Catalonia ORGANISATION Generalitat de Catalunya | Government of Catalonia The Direcció General de Política Lingüística (General Directorate for Language Policy) in the autonomous government of Catalonia is the body responsible for analysing, managing, planning, coordinating and executing the language policy of the Government of Catalonia. It was created by the first democratically elected government of the Generalitat de Cataluyna in 1980 and it is part of de Department of Culture. COUNTRY Catalunya – Spain TYPE OF ORGANISATION Full Member. Governmental institution. WEBSITE http://llengua.gencat.cat  INFORMATION ABOUT THE LANGUAGE Catalan NAME OF THE LANGUAGE NOM DE […]
- [Folktinget: Svenska Finlands folkting | The Swedish Assembly of Finland](https://npld.eu/folktinget-svenska-finlands-folkting-the-swedish-assembly-of-finland/): Folktinget: Svenska Finlands folkting | The Swedish Assembly of Finland ORGANISATION Folktinget: Svenska Finlands folkting | The Swedish Assembly of Finland Folktinget is a statutory organisation founded in 1919, whose tasks are laid down by law. Finnish legislation guarantees that the Swedish Assembly and its activities are supported in the state budget. The task of Folktinget is to safeguard the Swedish language and the interests of the Swedish-speaking population in Finland. Folktinget participates actively in the law-drafting process and constantly issues statements to governmental and municipal institutions on issues and reform plans concerning the Swedish-speaking population. Folktinget is a cross-political […]
- [Cullettività Territuriale di Corsica | Territorial Collectivity of Corsica](https://npld.eu/cullettivita-territuriale-di-corsica-territorial-collectivity-of-corsica/): Cullettività Territuriale di Corsica | Territorial Collectivity of Corsica ORGANISATION Cullettività Territuriale di Corsica | Territorial Collectivity of Corsica COUNTRY Corsica – France TYPE OF ORGANISATION Full Member. Governmental institution. WEBSITE https://www.isula.corsica/  INFORMATION ABOUT THE LANGUAGE Corsican NAME OF THE LANGUAGE NOME DI A LINGUA Corsican Corsu TOTAL NUMBER OF SPEAKERS NUMERU TUTALE DI LUCUTORE 90,000 active speakers; 150,000 passive speakers (non-official survey) 90,000 attivi; 150,000 passivi (inchiesta uffiziale micca) NUMBER OF NATIVE SPAKERS NUMERU DI LUCUTORE NATIVI 70,000 REGULATED BY ENTITA NURMATIVA DI A LINGUA There is no language Academy but a language council to be restored. Ùn c’hè […]
- [Soziolinguistika Klusterra | Sociolinguistics Cluster*](https://npld.eu/soziolinguistika-klusterra-sociolinguistics-cluster/): Soziolinguistika Klusterra | Sociolinguistics Cluster* ORGANISATION Soziolinguistika Klusterra | Sociolinguistics Cluster Soziolinguistika Klusterra (Basque Sociolinguistics Cluster) is the main research center for Basque language social development. Its aim is to create and manage sociolinguistic knowledge in order to address the needs of the Basque language revitalisation process, by taking on a leading role in the language recovery and normalisation work and promoting innovation. At Soziolinguistika Klusterra, our main goal is to build on and enhance the sociolinguistic work done by the parties involved in the Basque language revitalisation process: academic and social agents, public administrations, language planning experts, professionals and […]
- [Aurten Bai Fundazioa | Aurten Bai Foundation*](https://npld.eu/aurten-bai-fundazioa-aurten-bai-foundation/): Aurten Bai Fundazioa | Aurten Bai Foundation* ORGANISATION Aurten Bai Fundazioa | Aurten Bai Foundation* The Aurten Bai Foundation was established in 1988 and its objectives include the promotion and dissemination of Basque language and Basque culture, as well as the creation of new materials based on new technologies. It also manages Zornotzako Barnetegia, the boarding Basque learning centre, approved by Basque Government. From 1998 until its dissolution in 2010 he was a member of EBLUL and since 2010 it has been a member of the NPLD. Aurten Bai Foundation’s representative sits on NPLD’s Steering Committee meetings. COUNTRY Spain TYPE OF […]
- [Nafarroako Gobernua | Government of Navarre](https://npld.eu/nafarroako-gobernua-government-of-navarre/): Nafarroako Gobernua | Government of Navarre ORGANISATION Nafarroako Gobernua | Government of Navarre In 2007 the Government of Navarre created Euskarabidea-Euskararen Nafar Institutua / Navarrese Institute of Basque Language to manage the language policy of the Government. Euskarabidea- Euskararen Nafar Institutua takes charge of the study, analysis and assessment of the sociolinguistic and linguistic; it also provides advice to public authorities on language. It manages programs of use of Basque language in different fields of social life, promoting the presence of the language in the information technology and Communications. It also deals with toponymy, terminology of Basque dialects in Navarre […]
- [Eusko Jaurlaritza | Basque Government](https://npld.eu/eusko-jaurlaritza-basque-government/): Eusko Jaurlaritza | Basque Government ORGANISATION Eusko Jaurlaritza | Basque Government Department of Culture and Language Policy, Basque Government. COUNTRY Basque Country – Spain TYPE OF ORGANISATION Full Member. Governmental institution. WEBSITE http://www.euskadi.eus/gobierno-vasco/departamento-cultura-politica-linguistica/ INFORMATION ABOUT THE LANGUAGE Basque NAME OF THE LANGUAGE HIZKUNTZAREN IZENA Basque Euskara TOTAL NUMBER OF SPEAKERS HIZTUN-KOPURUA GUZTIRA 809,300 NUMBER OF NATIVE SPAKERS LEHEN HIZKUNTZA EUSKARA DUTENEN KOPURUA 515,500 GEOGRAPHICAL AREA EREMU GEOGRAFIKOA Basque Autonomous Community (BAC), Navarre and Northern Basque Country (NBC) Euskal Autonomia Erkidegoa EAE, Nafarroa eta Ipar Euskal Herria (IEH) LEGAL AND INSTITUTIONAL STATUS ESTATUS JURIDIKOA ETA INSTITUZIONALA Official in the BAC, official […]
- [Bizkaiko Foru Aldundia | Bizkaia Provincial Council](https://npld.eu/bizkaiko-foru-aldundia-bizkaia-provincial-council/): Bizkaiko Foru Aldundia | Bizkaia Provincial Council ORGANISATION Bizkaiko Foru Aldundia | Bizkaia Provincial Council COUNTRY Basque Country – Spain TYPE OF ORGANISATION Full Member. Governmental institution. WEBSITE http://web.bizkaia.eus/eu/inicio  INFORMATION ABOUT THE LANGUAGE Basque NAME OF THE LANGUAGE HIZKUNTZAREN IZENA Basque Euskara TOTAL NUMBER OF SPEAKERS HIZTUN-KOPURUA GUZTIRA 809,300 NUMBER OF NATIVE SPAKERS LEHEN HIZKUNTZA EUSKARA DUTENEN KOPURUA 515,500 GEOGRAPHICAL AREA EREMU GEOGRAFIKOA Basque Autonomous Community (BAC), Navarre and Northern Basque Country (NBC) Euskal Autonomia Erkidegoa EAE, Nafarroa eta Ipar Euskal Herria (IEH) LEGAL AND INSTITUTIONAL STATUS ESTATUS JURIDIKOA ETA INSTITUZIONALA Official in the BAC, official in the Basque speaking […]
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