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#254 EU Language Law with Professor Stefaan van der Jeught
50 minutes Posted Jun 20, 2025 at 11:00 am.
Intro
Professional Background
Conflicting Language Policies Within the EU
History of Language and Multilingualism at the EU
Key Institutional Stakeholders
Feasibility of Operating in 24 Languages
Second Edition of EU Language Law
Target Audience
Language Preference
The Multilingualism Paradox in EU Law
Impact of Language AI
10 Point Roadmap for Language Policy Reform
Current Events in Spain and EU Language Policy
Comparative Insights: EU vs. Switzerland
Educating the Next Generation of Language Professionals
The Future of EU Language Law
Use of English in the EU
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Stefaan van der Jeught, Professor of EU Constitutional Law at Vrije Universiteit Brussel, and a Press Officer at the Court of Justice of the European Union, joins SlatorPod to talk about the complex relationship between language and law in the EU. Stefaan outlines the historical evolution of EU language policy, from French-only founding treaties to the gradual inclusion of all member state languages. Despite formal equality, institutions largely define their own internal language regimes, lea...