Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2009-03-23-Speech-1-207"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2009-03-23"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Multilingualism: an asset for Europe and a shared commitment (short presentation)2
dcterms:Language	"ro"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20090323.25.1-207"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2009-03-23-Speech-1-9912
lpv:speaker	lp:Gabriela Crețu2
lpv:spokenAs	unknown; Partidul Social Democrat (2007-12-10--2009-07-13)3 substitute; Delegation for relations with Belarus (2007-12-10--2009-07-13)3 substitute; EMPL (2007-12-18--2009-07-13)3 vice-chair; Delegation for relations with the countries of the Andean Community (2007-12-10--2009-07-13)3 member; PES (2007-12-10--2009-07-13)3 member; IMCO (2007-12-10--2009-07-13)3 substitute; FEMM (2007-12-10--2009-07-13)3
lpv:translated text	"There are practical arguments supporting multilingualism: it reduces the risk of unemployment, increases the chances of finding employment, helps increase the quality of the services provided and labour productivity, and facilitates mobility. We all know what they are, and opinions tend to agree from this point of view. I would like to stress at this point the importance of another reason for upholding multilingualism and related measures. Multilingualism contributes to the affirmation of values and attitudes which are essential for the European social model: mutual understanding, trust and solidarity. It can help achieve unity effectively in a world of diversity. In this respect, we also insist on the need to preserve linguistic diversity in Europe. One way to achieve this objective would be to learn as a second foreign language languages other than international languages. The languages of neighbouring countries can be learnt, or of ethnic minorities in one’s own country, as well as languages spoken in emerging economies with which relations are flourishing. I would like to express the belief that the positive effects of such a policy can be demonstrated later on in everyday life."@en1

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