Germany: Report on implementation of recommendations for immediate action for regional and minority language use

In an evaluation adopted on 20 June this year and published today, the Council of Europe's Committee of Experts of the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages acknowledges legal and policy measures that have been taken by the German federal authorities and by the Länder to protect and promote regional or minority languages. This mid-term review covers compliance by Germany with the recommendations for immediate action issued in the seventh evaluation report in 2022.

These recommendations concern for the following areas and minority or regional languages: Danish, Upper Sorbian, Lower Sorbian, North Frisian, Sater Frisian, Low German and Romani.

To mark the 25th anniversary of the Charter last year, the Federal Parliament hosted a debate on regional or minority languages, which the Committee of Experts welcomed.

The Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities and Germany