Language Rights Standards in Europe: The Impact of the Council of Europe's Human Rights and Treaty Obligations (original) (raw)

Language rights in Europe are increasingly being recognized as fundamental human rights, influenced by various legal instruments from organizations such as the Council of Europe. The development and implementation of these rights reflect a growing respect for human diversity, with treaties like the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities and the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages underscoring the importance of linguistic freedom in both private and public contexts. Obstacles remain in the effective application of these rights, but the trend indicates significant progress towards embracing diversity.