ELEN Press Releases
ELEN calls for new European Strategic Framework for European endangered and minoritised languages..
ELEN has called for a new European Strategic Framework for European endangered and minoritised languages at the recent EESC Civil Society Week. ELEN Secretary-General Davyth Hicks called for new measures in the March 5th session on building resilience along with NGOs...
ELEN set for EESC Civil Society Week 2026
From Monday March 2nd to Thursday March 5th 2026, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) will bring together the main European civil society organisations from across Europe to discuss, debate and contribute to shaping the future of democracy and building...
UN Special Rapporteur for Minorities slams EU for its lack of protection of European minoritized languages.
Speaking in Brussels today, the UN Special Rapporteur for Minority Issues, Nicolas Levrat, strongly criticised the EU over its double standards regarding minority protection in general and the continuing lack of protection for European minoritized and endangered...
Events
ELEN stands in solidarity with educators demanding better working conditions, stronger public education, and effective protection for Valencian in schools.
📚✊ As the teachers’ strike in the Valencian Country enters its fourth week, ELEN and ACPV stand in solidarity with educators defending public education, linguistic rights, and the future of Valencian in schools.
🗣️ Better conditions for teachers mean a stronger future for public education and the Valencian language.
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#ValencianLanguage #PublicEducation #TeachersStrike #LinguisticRights #ELEN
📅 Tuesday 2 June | 15:00–17:00 CET
📍 European Parliament – Room ASP 5G1
💻 Live webstream available
The European Parliament will host a roundtable discussion focused on the protection and promotion of minoritised and endangered languages in Europe, as well as current challenges and opportunities for strengthened cooperation at European level.
The event is hosted by MEPs Raquel García Hermida – van der Walle and Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, and will bring together speakers from European institutions and regional governments, including representatives from the European Commission, the Basque Government, and the Frisian Government.
Speakers will include:
Davyth Hicks (ELEN)
Anna Solé-Mena (European Commission, DG Education and Culture)
Aitor Aldasoro (Basque Government)
Eke Folkerts (Frisian Government)
The roundtable will take place in Room ASP 5G1 and will be webstreamed live.
🔗 Watch live here:
https://europarl.webex.com/europarl/j.php?MTID=m441246f16ac34cc85b989423dfdc7912
📌 Meeting number: 2794 215 0214
🔑 Password: Minorities
