Differences

This shows you the differences between two versions of the page.

--- general_information:glossary_of_terms [2020/03/17 15:27] – [European Charter for Regional and Minority languages] ydwine
+++ general_information:glossary_of_terms [2023/06/06 12:27] (current) – [European Charter for Regional and Minority languages] ydwine
@@ Line 16: / Line 16: @@
 ===Part II of the European Charter for Regional and Minority languages===
-If a minority language is mentioned under Part II of the Charter it enjoys the “basic” protection that the Charter has to offer.
+If a minority language is mentioned under Part II of the Charter, the state member shall base their policies, legislation and practice on nine framework conditions, including "the provision of appropriate forms and means for the teaching and study of regional or minority languages at all appropriate stages."
 === Part III of the European Charter for Regional and Minority languages ===
-If a minority language is mentioned under Part III of the Charter it enjoys "additional" protection: the host country of this language has committed itself to additional measures to protect this language. The country has to apply a minimum of 35 (sub-)paragraphs from Part III, including at least three (3) from Article 8 on Education.
+If a minority language is mentioned under Part III of the Charter it enjoys a stronger form of protection: the host country of this language has committed itself to additional measures, i.e. undertakings, to protect this language. Part III covers education; judicial authorities; administrative authorities and public services; media; cultural activities and facilities; economic and social life; and transfrontier exchanges. The country has to apply a minimum of 35 undertakings from Part III, including at least three (3) from Article 8 on Education.
 ==== Endangered Languages Project ====
@@ Line 32: / Line 32: @@
 ==== Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities ====
-A treaty drafted by the [[general_information:glossary_of_terms#Council of Europe|Council of Europe]] which offers protection for national minorities. The Framework Convention promotes equality  of  persons  belonging  to  national minorities  concerning   economic,  social,  political  and  cultural  life. It also sets conditions for national minorities to express, preserve and develop their culture and identity.
+A treaty drafted by the [[general_information:glossary_of_terms#Council of Europe|Council of Europe]] in 1995 which offers protection for national minorities. The Framework Convention promotes equality  of  persons  belonging  to  national minorities  concerning   economic,  social,  political  and  cultural  life. It also sets conditions for national minorities to express, preserve and develop their culture and identity.
   * View the text of the Framework Convenion [[https://rm.coe.int/CoERMPublicCommonSearchServices/DisplayDCTMContent?documentId=09000016800c10cf|here]].
   * For an overview which state members have signed and/or ratified the Framework Convetnion, look [[https://www.coe.int/en/web/minorities/etats-partie|here]]