Debate | 16/04/2008
by Nina Diezemann
Multilingualism is a special feature of the EU, but at the same time it presents an obstacle to understanding. Should Europe agree to use English as a lingua franca or must it promote each individual language? » more
Background | 16/04/2008
by Tabea Leibbrand
Since 1957, the number of official languages in the EU has risen from four to 23. An EU commissioner for multilingualism has been in place since January 2007. The variety of languages provides many opportunities, but also many obstacles. » more
Article | 11/08/2008
by Julia Rosch
Waste of money or essential requirement for EU politics? The EU has the largest translation capability in the world. Around 1000 interpreters are employed on a daily basis in order to ensure communication between the EU representatives. » more
Interactive Map | 16/04/2008
How many languages do pupils in the different EU member states learn? And what do Europeans think about regional dialects and minority languages? Two maps offer a view on Europe's multilinguism. » more
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