On International Mother Language Day, we celebrate the rich linguistic and cultural diversity that defines our Union, as well as the importance of protecting and promoting mother tongues across Europe.

The EU is home to:
๐ŸŒ 24 official languages
๐ŸŽ‰ 60 regional or minority languages spoken by 40 million people

Multilingualism is a founding principle of our Union and part of what makes our continent so vibrant.

This diversity is our strength.

@EUCommission Ich wusste gar nicht, dass es diesen Tag gibt. Das finde ich, wie wir in Deutschland sagen wรผrden, cool! ๐Ÿ™ƒ