One interpretation of Barroso’s choice of portfolio for Orban is that he has simply chosen the path of least possible disruption. The decision to take responsibility for consumer protection away from ...

Brussels, 11 July 2008 - The Business Forum for multilingualism, set up in 2007 to explore how language skills can have an impact on trade and jobs in the European Union, delivered its report to ...

Interview: Multilingualism 'cost of democracy' in EU Multilingualism Commissioner Leonard Orban has spoken to EURACTIV Slovakia of his conviction that the dossier will continue to be afforded "its own ...

Launched earlier this year, the Poliglotti4.eu project aims to gather information on multilingualism in Europe and develop an interactive website that will serve as an online observatory. Aimed ...

Romania's EU commissioner designate Leonard Orban will take over the multilingualism portfolio, the European Commission president announced in Lisbon, as cited by EUexpands. Up to now, the ...

The European Commission’s department for education and culture, has, in its wisdom, inveigled me to take part in a conference on multilingualism. Such an event is held annually. The novelty this year ...

The European Union (EU) and India Friday signed a joint declaration to strengthen cooperation and dialogue on linguistic diversity and inter-cultural dialogue, EuAsiaNews reported. HT Image D.

European Diary: For a reporter wanting to practise his school French, the linguistic prowess of the Brussels native can be a problem. Any misplaced grammar in everyday conversation often results in a ...

As the United Kingdom heads for the EU exit, a recent survey bestowed upon Britons the unenviable distinction of being the worst at foreign languages in Europe. Although this survey is based on ...

An exhibition themed "Multilingualism in the European Union", jointly sponsored by the European Commission's linguistic services (Directorates General for Interpretation and Translation) and Shanghai ...