Plataforma per la Llengua Col·lectiu Esbarzer
Recent meetings
| Date | Commissioner / Cabinet | Topic | File |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jun 2016 | Szabolcs Horvath Cabinet member | Situation of the Catalan language in Europe | — |
| 21 Jun 2016 | Szabolcs Horvath Cabinet member | Situation of the Catalan language in Europe | SRC |
Mission & Goals
Plataforma per la Llengua is a Barcelona-based advocacy group that defends the rights of Catalan speakers. With more than 26,000 members, we are currently the largest pro-language-rights civil society organization in Europe. We have been working to promote and defend the Catalan language and the linguistic rights of the Catalan-speaking communities since 1993. We also work diligently to create a more cohesive and open Europe that is sensitive to cultural and linguistic diversity.
EU Legislative Interests
Our main goal is the recognition of Catalan as an official language of the European Union. Given that official status can only be achieved through a petition by an EU Member State, in the short term we work to improve the legal status of the Catalan language within the current legal framework of the EU. We oversee and intervene in all the EU legislative procedures that could affect the legal status of Catalan within the Spanish State and we promote the image of the Catalan language in Europe.
Communication Activities
We conducted a campaign titled "SAY YES," which focused on highlighting the importance of recognizing Catalan as an official EU language. The campaign emphasized that this recognition is not only crucial for the Catalan-speaking community but also for strengthening core European values such as cultural diversity, inclusivity, and linguistic rights. Our outreach efforts aimed to engage EU institutions by underlining how embracing linguistic diversity reinforces the EU's commitment to unity and respect for its various cultural identities.
Interests Represented
Does not represent commercial interests
Member Of
https://www.elen.ngo/ https://www.npld.eu https://www.fuen.org https://www.cpnl.cat/ http://focir.cat/ca/ We also have especial consultative ECOSOS status at the United Nations
Organisation Members
We do not have member organizations, all our members are natural persons.