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2018/0128(NLE)COM(2018)272

Recommendation on Teaching and Learning of Languages

Council Recommendation of 22 May 2019 on a comprehensive approach to the teaching and learning of languages

Stage
In force, reached 5 Jun 2019
Procedure
Recommendation · Non-legislative enactment
Lead DG
DG EAC
Commissioner
Tibor Navracsics
Last activity
5 Jun 2019
12 entries · record as of 12 Oct 2026

Where it stands

Latest: Publication in the Official Journal, 5 Jun 2019.

Show the earlier record: 4 dates, 22 May 2018 to 8 Jun 2018
  1. 22 May 2018
    • Adoption by Commission
  2. 29 May 2018
    • Discussions within the Council or its preparatory bodies
  3. 31 May 2018
    • Discussions within the Council or its preparatory bodies
  4. 8 Jun 2018
    • Discussions within the Council or its preparatory bodies
  1. 13 Jun 2018
    • Discussions within the Council or its preparatory bodies
  2. 31 Oct 2018
    • Discussions within the Council or its preparatory bodies
  3. 17 Apr 2019
    • Discussions within the Council or its preparatory bodies
  4. 10 May 2019
    • Discussions within the Council or its preparatory bodies
  5. 16 May 2019
    • Discussions within the Council or its preparatory bodies
  6. 22 May 2019
    • Adoption of the legislative act
  7. 24 May 2019
    • Discussions within the Council or its preparatory bodies
  8. 5 Jun 2019
    • Publication in the Official Journal

Summary

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The Council adopted a recommendation urging member states to improve language teaching from an early age, diversify the languages taught, and strengthen teacher training and mobility. It targets national education ministries, schools, and higher education institutions, with no binding obligations. It was adopted on 22 May 2019 and is in force.

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