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Catalan Court Annuls School Instructions for Lack of Spanish
The Superior Court of Justice of Catalonia (TSJC) annulled four sections of the Catalan Education Department's 2022-2023 school instructions for not explicitly including Castilian Spanish as a vehicular language, following appeals from the Assembly for a Bilingual School (AEB) and a Supreme Court or...
Catalan Court Annuls School Instructions for Lack of Spanish
The Superior Court of Justice of Catalonia (TSJC) annulled four sections of the Catalan Education Department's 2022-2023 school instructions for not explicitly including Castilian Spanish as a vehicular language, following appeals from the Assembly for a Bilingual School (AEB) and a Supreme Court or...
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48% Bias Score
Bavaria's Gender Ban: Minimal Impact After One Year
Bavaria's controversial gender ban, prohibiting gender-sensitive language in schools, universities, and government, has shown minimal impact after one year, with no legal challenges or disciplinary actions reported, despite initial strong protests and ongoing criticism from opposition parties.
Bavaria's Gender Ban: Minimal Impact After One Year
Bavaria's controversial gender ban, prohibiting gender-sensitive language in schools, universities, and government, has shown minimal impact after one year, with no legal challenges or disciplinary actions reported, despite initial strong protests and ongoing criticism from opposition parties.
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48% Bias Score
Catalonia to Control Immigration, Potentially Requiring Catalan Language Proficiency
The Catalan government will assume control over immigration, potentially requiring immigrants to demonstrate Catalan language proficiency for residency, a move reflecting a long-standing nationalist goal of preserving Catalan identity and raising legal concerns.
Catalonia to Control Immigration, Potentially Requiring Catalan Language Proficiency
The Catalan government will assume control over immigration, potentially requiring immigrants to demonstrate Catalan language proficiency for residency, a move reflecting a long-standing nationalist goal of preserving Catalan identity and raising legal concerns.
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56% Bias Score
Trump Makes English Official Federal Language of the U.S.
President Trump issued an executive order declaring English the official federal language of the U.S., impacting nearly 68 million non-English speakers at home, mostly Spanish speakers, and reversing a 2000 order mandating translation services in federal agencies.
Trump Makes English Official Federal Language of the U.S.
President Trump issued an executive order declaring English the official federal language of the U.S., impacting nearly 68 million non-English speakers at home, mostly Spanish speakers, and reversing a 2000 order mandating translation services in federal agencies.
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52% Bias Score
Valencian Language Vote Raises Concerns in Spain
570,000 families in Spain's Valencian Community vote until March 4th on the primary language (Valencian or Spanish) for their children's education, impacting 1,800 schools under a new law by the PP and Vox parties, prompting concerns about reduced Valencian language instruction and school organizati...
Valencian Language Vote Raises Concerns in Spain
570,000 families in Spain's Valencian Community vote until March 4th on the primary language (Valencian or Spanish) for their children's education, impacting 1,800 schools under a new law by the PP and Vox parties, prompting concerns about reduced Valencian language instruction and school organizati...
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56% Bias Score
Quebec's French Class Cuts Disrupt Immigrant Integration
Quebec's cuts to adult French language classes in 2023 affected thousands, mostly recent immigrants needing French to stay, despite a surge in demand and long waitlists, creating a two-tiered system favoring those who can afford private instruction.
Quebec's French Class Cuts Disrupt Immigrant Integration
Quebec's cuts to adult French language classes in 2023 affected thousands, mostly recent immigrants needing French to stay, despite a surge in demand and long waitlists, creating a two-tiered system favoring those who can afford private instruction.
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44% Bias Score
Kyrgyzstan Strengthens Language Policy, Mandating Kyrgyz Proficiency for Public Servants
Kyrgyzstan is implementing a new language policy mandating Kyrgyz language proficiency for public servants and state employees, aiming to increase its use in various sectors while addressing concerns about potential challenges for minority groups. Public discussions took place from January 14th to F...
Kyrgyzstan Strengthens Language Policy, Mandating Kyrgyz Proficiency for Public Servants
Kyrgyzstan is implementing a new language policy mandating Kyrgyz language proficiency for public servants and state employees, aiming to increase its use in various sectors while addressing concerns about potential challenges for minority groups. Public discussions took place from January 14th to F...
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40% Bias Score
English-Only Executive Order Impacts Access to Services for Non-English Speakers
President Trump's March 1st executive order designates English as the official U.S. language, eliminating the previous mandate for multilingual government services and potentially harming millions of non-English speakers' access to healthcare, education, and justice.
English-Only Executive Order Impacts Access to Services for Non-English Speakers
President Trump's March 1st executive order designates English as the official U.S. language, eliminating the previous mandate for multilingual government services and potentially harming millions of non-English speakers' access to healthcare, education, and justice.
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64% Bias Score
Valencian School Language Consultation: 58.61% Participation
58.61% of 579,082 families in the Valencian Community participated in a consultation on their children's primary school language, with higher participation in Valencian-speaking areas influencing future language arrangements in schools.
Valencian School Language Consultation: 58.61% Participation
58.61% of 579,082 families in the Valencian Community participated in a consultation on their children's primary school language, with higher participation in Valencian-speaking areas influencing future language arrangements in schools.
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52% Bias Score
Trump Makes English Official U.S. Language
President Trump signed an executive order on Saturday establishing English as the official U.S. language, revoking a previous order providing language assistance to non-English speakers; however, the new order does not mandate changes to services provided by federal agencies.
Trump Makes English Official U.S. Language
President Trump signed an executive order on Saturday establishing English as the official U.S. language, revoking a previous order providing language assistance to non-English speakers; however, the new order does not mandate changes to services provided by federal agencies.
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64% Bias Score
Estonia to Eliminate Russian-Language Schooling by 2030
Estonia is phasing out Russian-language instruction in schools by 2030, aiming for greater integration of its Russian-speaking minority, a move accelerated by the Ukraine war and despite concerns about potential challenges for families and the education system.
Estonia to Eliminate Russian-Language Schooling by 2030
Estonia is phasing out Russian-language instruction in schools by 2030, aiming for greater integration of its Russian-speaking minority, a move accelerated by the Ukraine war and despite concerns about potential challenges for families and the education system.
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44% Bias Score
Welsh Language Bill: Staffing Concerns Hamper 2050 Fluency Goal
The Welsh government's plan to ensure all 16-year-olds are confident Welsh speakers by 2050, part of a broader aim for one million Welsh speakers, faces criticism due to insufficient detail on staffing and implementation, prompting concerns from teaching unions and the Senedd's education committee.
Welsh Language Bill: Staffing Concerns Hamper 2050 Fluency Goal
The Welsh government's plan to ensure all 16-year-olds are confident Welsh speakers by 2050, part of a broader aim for one million Welsh speakers, faces criticism due to insufficient detail on staffing and implementation, prompting concerns from teaching unions and the Senedd's education committee.
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40% Bias Score
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