European Language Equality Network

Did you know Romani is the most widely recognised non-territorial language in Europe? 🌍

Romani belongs to the Indo-Iranian language family and is spoken in many varieties across the continent. Despite not being tied to a specific region, it is protected under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages in 16 of the 25 states that have ratified it 🗣️.

Protection levels vary: some countries apply only the general principles of Part II, while others adopt the stronger commitments of Part III, covering education, media, and public administration. This highlights both the complexity of protecting non-territorial languages and the need for consistent safeguards to ensure true linguistic equality ⚖️.

Romani’s recognition under the Charter shows how Europe values its linguistic diversity — but continued efforts are essential to maintain and strengthen these protections 🌱.

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