Silesian Language Recognized as Regional Language, Receiving Support.
This law officially recognizes the Silesian language as a regional language, granting new rights and opportunities to its speakers. They will be able to learn Silesian in schools starting from the 2025/2026 school year and receive financial support for its development from 2025. These changes aim to better protect and promote Silesian culture and identity.
Key points
Silesian language officially recognized as a regional language, alongside Kashubian.
Speakers of Silesian will have the right to learn the language in schools starting from the 2025/2026 school year.
Financial support for the preservation and development of the Silesian language will be available from 2025.
Representatives of the Silesian-speaking community will gain the right to participate in the Joint Commission of the Government and National and Ethnic Minorities.
Public media (radio and television) will be obliged to consider the needs of communities speaking regional languages, including broadcasting programs in Silesian.
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VOTING RESULTS
2024-04-26
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236
Against
186
Abstain
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