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Wilamowicean recognized as Poland's second regional language

The act officially recognizes the Wilamowicean language as Poland's second regional language alongside Kashubian. Speakers of this language gain new rights, including the possibility to learn the language in schools and representation in the Joint Commission of the Government and National and Ethnic Minorities.
Key points
Wilamowicean becomes the second official regional language in Poland, alongside Kashubian.
Parents of Wilamowicean-speaking children can apply for this language to be taught in schools starting from the 2026/2027 school year.
The Wilamowicean community gains one representative in the Joint Commission of the Government and National and Ethnic Minorities.
Television and radio will be required to consider the needs of the Wilamowicean community in their programming.
First grants for preserving and developing the Wilamowicean language will be available in 2026.
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VOTING RESULTS
2025-09-12
For 231
Against 193
Abstain 3
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Vetoed
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Additional Information
Komisyjny projekt ustawy o zmianie ustawy o mniejszościach narodowych i etnicznych oraz o języku regionalnym oraz niektórych innych ustaw.
Print number: PROJEKT USTAWY 321
Process start date: 2024-04-24
Voting date: 2025-09-12
Voting no: 97