Multilingualism : Between Policy Objectives and Implementation (Volume 1 : Study ; Volume 2 : Annexes)

his document provides the results of a study on multilingualism and linguistic diversity. It presents what has been done in the study with regard to its objectives and workplan, and provides key findings and recommendations. The main focus of the study is on assessing how agencies and other stakeholders of the European Union and member states have supported policies aimed at promoting language learning and cultural diversity over the period 2004 to the present within the context of the Commission Communication Promoting Language Learning and Linguistic Diversity: An Action Plan 2004-2006 and the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages of the Council of Europe