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Extension of Language Service Exceptions in Parliament

Summary

The European Parliament is extending exceptions to its multilingualism rules due to a shortage of translators for Croatian, Irish, and Maltese.
10 12.03.2019
Other
public administration
parliamentary rules of procedure

Key points

In force from 12/03/2019
  • The European Parliament is extending rules regarding the availability of language services.
  • Standard rules require all documents to be in official languages and provide interpretation for all spoken languages.
  • Exceptions can be made if there are not enough linguists available for a specific language.
  • The extension of these exceptions will last until the end of the ninth parliamentary term.
Documents (PDFs)
RECOMMENDATION FOR A DECISION extending Rule 159 of Parliament’s Rules of Procedure until the end of the ninth parliamentary term Extending Rule 159 of Parliament’s Rules of Procedure until the end of the ninth parliamentary term
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