European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages - What commitments do states enter into ?

The demographic situation of the languages covered by the Charter differs treatly and they exist in a very wide range of (social, political and economic) contexts. Accordingly, the system of undertakings adopted for the Charter makes it possible to adapt the scope of the protection afforded to suit the particular situation of each language, and also to take account of the costs of application. The Charter is divided into two main parts, a general one containing the principles applicable to all the Parties and all regional or minority languages (Part II), and a second part which lays down specific practical commitments which may vary according to the state and the language (Part III). More...