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Role of non-official languages in the EU
As students at the UAB, we support proposals for EU communication activities, as it is key that citizens know the scope of their initiatives. One of the main difficulties that is repeatedly mentioned is that the information barely arrives. Our criticism focuses on the fact that conferences and dialogues are held only in official languages, in our case in Spanish, even in centers where the vehicular and maternal language is another, such as Catalan, Basque or Galician. We propose a heading in the next EU budget (2028-2034) for the standardisation of these languages, which, although official in their states, are not official in the EU and may be at a disadvantage. Investing in its use in communication would bring information closer to citizens and strengthen the sense of belonging to the EU. In addition, we consider it essential to earmark funds for the preservation of minority languages at risk, which are fundamental to European culture. The EU, together with the Member States, should ensure their protection and promote linguistic pluralism, in line with the TEU and the Charter of Fundamental Rights.
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