EURONETLANG
European network of language minorities
Châteauneuf du Faou 15-18 March 2014
Dott.ssa PAOLA MANCA
Contents of presentation:
 Euronetlang background
 What is Euronetlang
 Objectives
 Partners
 Structure
 Methodologies
 Visibility and dissemination
Background
In Europe there are:
 24 official EU languages
 60 regional or minority languages (RML) spoken by around 55 milion people
EU minority languages in danger:
the economic,social and cultural globalization has a rilevant impact on minority languages
and endangered languages
EU languages policies aim to protect linguistic diversity:
European Charter of fundamental rights
European Charter of Regional and Minority languages
project funding for practical initiatives for the promotion and preservation of regional and
minority languages
The European languages
(Source: Eurominority)
What is Euronetlang ?
A network of municipalities, citizens, associations
aimed at
promoting minority languages by comparing different local
experiences
developing methods to preserve the minority languages
fostering their development from the cultural/touristic
point of view
Key objectives
 to promote a friendly environment and new friendship
(between non-twinned towns)
 to make beneficiaries aware about the cultural/social value of
minority languages in EU
 to strengthen EU cooperation
 to identify new methodologies able to preserve/promote
minority languages
 to promote exchange of experiences and good practices
 to foster active citizenship
General objectives and priorities target by
Euronetlang
Giving citizen the opportunity to interact and participate in
constructing a tighter-knit Europe, united and enriched by its
cultural diversity, thus developing citizenship of the European
Union
Fostering a sense of ownership of the European Union among its
citizens
Enhancing tolerance and mutual understanding between European
citizens, respecting and promoting cultural and linguistic diversity,
contributing to intercultural dialogue
Promoting intercultural dialogue
The European Year for Active Ageing and Intergenerational
Solidarity (2012)
Applicant organisation and key activities relating
to Euronetlang project
Lega delle autonomie locali
is a network of italian local authorities composed by
municipalities, provinces and regions
in partnership with Focus Europe association promotes
policies and european projects among local authorities
is the Coordinator of the project with Focus Europe
association
Partner: 17 partner from 4 Eu countries
Partner
Country
Minority Languages
Municipality of San Marzano di
San Giuseppe
Italy ( Region of Puglia)
Arbëreshë
Union of municipalities Besa
Italy (Region of Sicilia)
Arbëreshë
Municipality of Montecilfone
Italy (Region of Molise)
Arbëreshë
Municipality of Shkoder
Albany
linked with the arbareshe linguistic
minorities living in Italy
Municipality of San Felice del
Molise
Italy (Region of Molise)
Croatian
Municipality of Acquaviva
Collecroce
Italy (Region of Molise)
Croatian
Municipality of Montemitro
Italy (Region of Molise)
Croatian
Municipality of Prali
Italy (Region of Piemonte)
Occitan
Municipality of Abries
France (Region of Provence-AlpesCôte d'Azur)
Occitan
Municipality of Perosa Argentina
Italy (Region of Piemonte)
Occitan
Municipality of Pomaretto
Italy (Region of Piemonte)
Occitan
Municipality of Chateauneuf du
Faou
France (Region of Bretain)
Breton
Municipality of Orosei
Italy (Region of Sardegna)
Sardinian
Municipality of Grad Omiš
Croatia (Region of Sjeverozapadna
Hrvatska)
Croatian
Structure and activities
NUMBER
VENUE
THEMES
1
OROSEI (IT)
2
SCUTARI (AL)
3
POMARETTO,PRALI,
PEROSA ARGENTINA
(IT)
Linguistic minorities and active ageing
4
CHATEAUNEUF DU
FAOU (FR)
Best practices, methodologies and
instruments to promote and preserve
minority languages in EU
Minority languages, history and
culture
Minority, legislations and policies at
european, national and local level
Methodologies
►Partecipatory approach+discussion and exchange of
knowledge/experiences/ideas
 Public conference
 Worshops
 Project planning workshops
 Laboratories and visits
Impact
►MUNICIPALITIES:
increased awareness of EU cultural heritage,european integration, multiculturalism;
2. increased awareness of the EU policies and initiatives to promote minority languages;
3. developed capacities to cooperate with other local authorities
► CITIZENS:
1. strengthening of friendship with citizens from other countries;
2. strengthening of knowledge of EU principles/values and policies in the field of
promotion/preservation of cultural heritage and linguistic minorities
3. Increased awareness about the opportunity offered by EU
►LOCAL ASSOCIATIONS:
1. Raised awareness of EU activities/policies and principles in promoting cultural
diversity and preserving of linguistic minorities
2. increased capacities to promote the value of cultural diversity and linguistic
minorities
3. Increased possibilities to cooperate with local association from other partner
countries
1.
Visibility and dissemination
1. Project website www.euronetlang.eu
2. Dissemination materials (brochure, poster,
newsletter…)
3. Interactive DVD
4. Publications