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Silesian Language Recognized as Regional, Boosting Its Development and Rights

This law officially recognizes the Silesian language as a regional language in Poland, paving the way for its teaching in schools, presence in public media, and financial support. These changes aim to protect and foster the cultural identity of the community using this language, granting them greater rights and opportunities.
Key points
The Silesian language has been officially recognized as a regional language in Poland, alongside Kashubian.
The Silesian community gains the right to learn the language in schools starting from the 2026/2027 school year and representation in a government commission for minorities.
Public media will be obliged to consider the needs of communities using regional languages, including broadcasting information programs in Silesian.
Grants are foreseen to support the preservation and development of the Silesian language, to be awarded for the first time in 2027.
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VOTING RESULTS
2026-01-09
For 244
Against 196
Abstain 2
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Status:
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Additional Information
Print number: 10_1346
Process start date: 2025-06-10
Voting date: 2026-01-09
Meeting no: 49
Voting no: 26
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 10_1346.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-06-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Silesian language has been officially recognized as a regional language in Poland, alongside Kashubian.
  • The Silesian community gains the right to learn the language in schools starting from the 2026/2027 school year and representation in a government commission for minorities.
  • Public media will be obliged to consider the needs of communities using regional languages, including broadcasting information programs in Silesian.
  • Grants are foreseen to support the preservation and development of the Silesian language, to be awarded for the first time in 2027.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Presidential Veto.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-30.

What is the impact of this bill?

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