The linguistic regime of the european union. A multilingual union under the aegis of the principle of the new european humanism: unity in diversity Cover Image

The linguistic regime of the european union. A multilingual union under the aegis of the principle of the new european humanism: unity in diversity
The linguistic regime of the european union. A multilingual union under the aegis of the principle of the new european humanism: unity in diversity

Author(s): Sorin Ivan
Subject(s): Language and Literature Studies
Published by: Editura U. T. Press
Keywords: identity; culture; civilization; unity in diversity; official languages; multilingualism; multiculturalism; new humanism;

Summary/Abstract: The European integration is launching a new paradigm of existence to the states and their citizens: unity in diversity. The European Union creates the framework for affirming diversity in an area of common political, social and economic values. Each member state has its own identity, language, spirituality, culture, history, civilization, etc. All this European diversity is governed by the principle of unity. In the spirit of respecting diversity, each Member State language is official language of the European Union. The EU language regime is governed by the principle of multilingualism, regulated in the European treaties. The philosophy of this approach is built on respect for national and for individual identity given by the mother tongue, in the framework of the new humanism that defines the New Europe.

  • Issue Year: XX/2011
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 59-72
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: English