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Economic impact of language policies in the multilingual regions

This report asserts that linguistic diversity is a valuable asset for regional development. It concludes that, to be effective, policies need to be practically embedded into daily life, such as in education and public services.

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Identification
ISBN: 978-92-68-19467-6 , DOI:10.2766/934558, Catalogue Number: NC-02-24-805-EN-N
Publication date
2 September 2025
Authors
Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture | European Expert Network on Economics of Education (EENEE)
Geographical scope
  • European Union
Thematic areas covered
  • Educational effectiveness and efficiency
  • Investment in education, economic impact of education
  • Quality and inclusive education for all

Description

This report examines the economic impact of language policies in five multilingual European regions.

It asserts that linguistic diversity is a valuable asset for regional development.

It concludes that, to be effective, policies need to be practically embedded into daily life, such as in education and public services, since mere symbolic recognition is insufficient.

The study suggests providing inclusive adult education and utilising linguistic heritage to create tangible economic opportunities and social cohesion.

Author

Jekaterina Dunajeva

Cite as

European Commission: Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture, European Expert Network on Economics of Education (EENEE), PPMI, Dunajeva, J. and Pazmany, P., Economic impact of language policies in the multilingual regions – EENEE analytical report, Publications Office of the European Union, 2025, https://data.europa.eu/doi/10.2766/934558

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Economic impact of language policies in the multilingual regions - Analytical report
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Economic impact of language policies in the multilingual regions - Executive summary