Languages are fundamental for Europeans wanting to work together. They go to the very heart of the unity in diversity of the European Union. We need to nurture and promote our linguistic heritage in the Member States but we also need to understand each other, our neighbours, our partners in the EU. Speaking many languages makes businesses and citizens more competitive and more mobile.
The European Commission needs to deliver results for citizens, and we need to communicate with you in a language you can understand. Promoting multilingualism is an excellent way to bring European citizens closer to each other. To give you access to information and to contributing your views.
Learning languages leads to better understanding. Interpretation and translation can help you participate in the activities of the EU and read the publications of the EU.
Promoting multilingualism in the different Policies of the European Union, such as culture, education, communication and employment is at the centre of my objectives. I want to make a real contribution to the competitiveness of the European economy.
Leonard Orban |
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