Declaraţia Marija Pejčinović Burić, Secretary General of the Council of Europe, cu ocazia celebrării Zilei Europene a Limbilor 2023
"The European Day of Languages reminds us that learning a language is a step towards openness and respect for other cultures."
Страсбург, 25 сентября 2020 г.; Европейский день языков отмечается ежегодно 26 сентября с 2001 года по инициативе Совета Европы и совместно с Европейской комиссией.

«Европейский день языков предоставляет нам возможность признать важность и популяризировать все языки и культуры в Европе. В этом году мы уделяем особое внимание инклюзивному образованию в области обучения иностранным языкам, которое помогает всем учащимся раскрыть свой потенциал и играть активную роль в многообразных и демократических обществах», – заявила Генеральный секретарь Мария Пейчинович Бурич.

Background information on the Day

It is estimated that there are over 225 indigenous languages in Europe, without even including languages which have arrived on the continent through migration.

The specific aims of the EDL are to:

  • raise awareness of the importance of language learning in order to increase plurilingualism and intercultural understanding;
  • promote the rich linguistic and cultural diversity of Europe;
  • encourage lifelong language learning in and out of school.

The Council of Europe and the European Commission work closely together on the co-ordination of the Day.

The dedicated website, which is available in 42 languages, provides details of the hundreds of events taking place in celebration of the Day, as well as a wide variety of resources and activities for everyone interested in languages and language learning. A new app, created specifically for the 2021 Day, encourages users to carry out a series of language challenges, quizzes and other interactive tasks thereby developing further competence and confidence in using different languages.

A new downloadable booklet A journey through Europe’s languages, encourages children to find out about the similarities, differences and unique features of Europe’s languages! Children can accompany Lara on her journey to discover the different languages spoken across the continent.