The Brussels Plain Language Experience 2025 took place in Brussels on November 5-7.  At the conference Lydeke van Os from the Union for the Dutch Language and Ingrid Olsson from the Institute for Language and Folklore, both members of the ELIPS project group, presented a poster showing some of the key findings on plain language […]

Three students have been awarded in recognition of their outstanding research in the field of language studies. Aliki Vasiliki Tzoutza from University College Cork, Ireland, was recognized for her thesis, “The Case of Gender Neutral Language in Bilingual Speakers of Greek and English.” Her research offers a comparative study of perceptions of non-binary language use

The 22nd annual conference of the European Federation of National Institutions for Language (EFNIL) successfully concluded in Vienna, Austria, after two days of engaging discussions. The conference addressed the theme: “Language norms and linguistic justice in a multilingual world – historical, political and linguistic perspectives.” Hosted by the Austrian Centre for Digital Humanities (ACDH) and

On July 26, Sabine Kirchmeier, President of EFNIL, gave an interview on Babelonië (Radio Centraal), introducing EFNIL’s structure, mission, and ongoing work to promote language diversity in Europe. Among other topics, she presented EFNIL’s annual Master’s Thesis Award, the European Language Equality (ELE) project, and highlighted the importance of ensuring access to digital tools for

On International Mother Language Day, EFNIL reaffirms its commitment to linguistic diversity and multilingualism in Europe. EFNIL’s statement on the access to media and communication devices in all European Languages emphasizes the importance of linguistic diversity in the digital age, calling for inclusive language policies in media and technology to uphold multilingualism and language equality

EFNIL has received 22 applications for its 2025 Master’s Thesis Award, showcasing a wide array of linguistic research. The submissions cover a diverse range of languages, including Georgian, Icelandic, Greek, German, Dutch, Hungarian, Romanian, Slovenian, Norwegian, and English. The next phase of the process is now underway, with project managers and jurors beginning their work

The European Federation of National Institutions for Language (EFNIL) has issued a formal statement urging the European Commission and European Parliament to enhance access to media content and communication devices in the full spectrum of European languages.  Addressing concerns raised by the rise of digital services and artificial intelligence, EFNIL warns that limited language options

A variety of events are held in cultural institutions, libraries, schools, and universities to mark the occasion. The holiday provides an opportunity to reflect on the ancient roots of the Ukrainian language, which, according to the Constitution of Ukraine, is the country’s sole state language. It also allows people to learn about the history of

The European Federation of National Institutions for Language (EFNIL) has elected three new members to its Executive Committee. Kozma Ahačič, head of the Fran Ramovš Institute of the Slovenian Language, specializes in the history of linguistics and language use. He is the editor of the dictionary portals Fran and Franček, a lexicographer participating in the

Three students have won the EFNIL award for their excellent research in language studies. Joana Pena-Tarradelles from Universitat Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona was recognized for her thesis, “Are Coercive Language Policies Fair? A Normative Approach Building on the Multilingual Convergence Model.” Her work looks at how to protect minority languages in Europe, suggesting new ways to