Details
- 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
