MINELRES: Eurolang articles: 13 - 16 June 2005
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We include a brief summary of the latest articles published on Eurolang.
MEPS REACT TO EU COUNCIL LANGUAGE DECISION
Brussel / Bruxelles 6/16/2005 by Davyth Hicks
MEPs have broadly welcomed Monday�s decision by Europe's Foreign
Ministers to increase the provision for all �official� European
lesser-used languages in the EU institutions, and for Irish becoming an
official and working language.
CORNISH LANGUAGE TO RECEIVE �240,000 FUNDING FROM THE UK GOVERNMENT
Brussel / Bruxelles 6/15/2005 by Davyth Hicks
Cornish language activists have welcomed the news today that the UK
Government is providing up to �240,000 of funding over the next three
years to support Cornish language regeneration.
EUROPEAN FUNDING TO ESTABLISH LINKS BETWEEN YOUNG PEOPLE IN WALES AND
IRELAND
Penygroes 6/15/2005 by Dafydd Meirion
Urdd Gobaith Cymru has received a grant of �183,174 towards a project
aimed at establishing "a joint cross-border initiative, which focuses
upon the cultural co-operation between youth agencies in Ireland and
Wales". The two movements involed are Ogras in Ireland and the Urdd in
Wales.
BREAKTHROUGH IN EU STATUS FOR �OFFICIAL� LESSER-USED LANGUAGES
Brussel / Bruxelles 6/14/2005 by Davyth Hicks
Following the Spanish proposal of December 2004, the European Council of
Foreign Ministers decided yesterday in Luxembourg to allow the usage of
all official lesser-used languages in European institutions. The
decision stands as a Council �conclusion� and marks a breakthrough in
status for many of Europe�s lesser-used languages. It means that they
can be used at Council meetings, by the Commission, that legislation
will be translated into the lesser-used language, and that speakers can
write using their own language to EU institutions.
�YA�, A NEW WEEKLY PAPER IN BRETON
Douarnenez 6/14/2005 by Yann Rivallain
A few days after the Breton language day in Karaez, Breton speakers are
celebrating again today with the launch of a new weekly magazine in
Breton.
OFFICIAL WORKING STATUS FOR THE IRISH LANGUAGE IN THE EU
Brussel / Bruxelles 6/13/2005 by Davyth Hicks
EU Foreign Ministers meeting in Luxembourg have unanimously accepted the
Irish Government�s proposal that official and working status be given to
the Irish language in the European Union.
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