Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2003-09-04-Speech-4-012"

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dcterms:Date	"2003-09-04"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Regional and lesser-used languages – enlargement and cultural diversity2
dcterms:Language	"en"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20030904.2.4-012"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2003-09-04-Speech-4-0132
lpv:speaker	lp:Eurig Wyn2
lpv:spoken text	". [Translation: 'For many years the EU has been speaking about language diversity and respect for minorities. Today, through Mr Ebner's report we are at last putting that into practice and supporting language learning and multilingualism, including minority languages, like the language I am speaking now, Welsh, my mother tongue.'] Mr President, I would like to thank the interpreters for translating the first part of my address – which was in Welsh – to be understood by the rest of the Members here. I wish to begin by congratulating and thanking Mr Ebner for adventuring in the task of writing a report on European minority languages and presenting so many constructive ideas to further respect for multilingualism in Europe. We all know how sensitive this issue of minority languages is in some countries which consider them a threat not only to the integrity of their state culture but also to their territorial integrity. The issue of minority languages is a matter very close to my heart, because I am, myself – as are many others in this Chamber – a speaker of a minority language. Minority-language speakers are no different to speakers of other languages. We only want to live a full life through the medium of our language, whilst not giving up, of course, the pleasure of learning and mastering many languages which open doors to cultures and windows to a better understanding of others. I welcome the fact that minority languages are back on the European agenda. For many years we have been in a stalemate over the legal funding for minority languages in Europe. The Commission and the Council have dragged their feet on this issue for far too long. Therefore, today's debate in Parliament is a major step forward which should ultimately lead to new legislation. Minority languages must be sustained and promoted if we are to live up to the claim of a Europe of diversity. At this important juncture in Europe's future, with new members joining the Union, the European Parliament is again leading the cause for greater respect for minority-language speakers. I wish Mr Ebner well with his report."@en1
lpv:spokenAs	member; Committee on Culture, Youth, Education, the Media and Sport (2002-01-17--2004-07-19)3 substitute; AGRI (2002-01-17--2004-07-19)3 member; Delegation to the EU-Czech Republic Joint Parliamentary Committee (2002-02-07--2004-04-30)3 member; PETI (2002-01-17--2004-07-19)3 unknown; Plaid Cymru - Parti of Wales (1999-07-20--2004-07-19)3 member; G/EFA (1999-07-20--2004-07-19)3
lpv:unclassifiedMetadata	"Am sawl blwyddyn rydym wedi bod yn siarad am amrywiaeth ieithyddol a pharch at Ieiafrifoedd. Heddiw, o'r diwedd, drwy adroddiad Mr Ebner, rydym yn rhoi'r egwyddorion hynny ar waith, gan gefnogi dysgu ieithoedd ac amlieithrwydd, fydd yn cynnwys ieithoedd Ilai eu defnydd, sy'n cynnwys yr iaith rwyf nawr yn ei defnyddio, y Gymraeg, fy mamiaith"1 "Wyn (Verts/ALE )."1

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