Vision and Implementation Document Limburgish Language 2024
The ‘Vision and Implementation Document Limburgish Language’ (‘Visie- en realiseringsdocument Limburgse Taal’) first provides background information on Limburgish, and then discusses the legal aspects of regional language and the role of the government. Although Limburgish was recognized under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages in 1997, little active language policy has been implemented. […]
Limbörgse Academie NGO Report Council of Europe for the Limburgish language 2015 – 2018.
The Limbörgse Academie NGO Report (2015-2018) addresses the Dutch government’s refusal to implement the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages (ECRML) for the Limburgish language. This non-compliance violates international law and Dutch legal provisions. The regional government, having few competencies to fulfill ECRML obligations, has traditionally relied on volunteer organizations instead of taking a […]