Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2009-03-24-Speech-2-294"
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"On several occasions I have spoken out in favour on issues relating to multilingualism, so I think my position is quite clear.
The linguistic and cultural diversity of the European Union is a huge competitive advantage. In my opinion it is vital to promote in practice programmes for language teaching and cultural and student exchanges, both within and outside the EU, as I did when I supported the Erasmus Mundus programme. Multilingualism is essential for effective communication and represents a means of facilitating comprehension between individuals and, hence, acceptance of diversity and minorities.
Linguistic diversity also has a significant impact on the daily lives of EU citizens due to media penetration, increasing mobility, migration and advancing cultural globalisation. The acquisition of a diverse range of language skills is of the greatest importance for all EU citizens, since it enables them to derive full economic, social and cultural benefit from freedom of movement within the Union and from the Union’s relations with third countries. Language is in fact a fundamental factor in social inclusion.
Europe’s linguistic diversity therefore represents a vital cultural asset, and it would be a mistake for the European Union to limit itself to just one main language."@en1
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