Governing Linguistic Diversity in Europe

This volume provides a comprehensive analysis of three decades of the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages (ECRML) and its practical implementation. It focuses on the legal interpretation of the Charter, its monitoring by the Committee of Experts (COMEX), and its implementation in selected States Parties. Through a systematic analysis of the Charter's provisions, complemented by case studies and contributions from experts from academia and practice, the volume offers readers a deeper understanding of the treaty's functioning and its monitoring mechanism. It is intended for lawyers, researchers, and practitioners working in the fields of minority rights and language protection. The editors conduct research and professional work in the field of international minority and language rights. This Title is also Available as Open Access.