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European Commission | 1 years ago (raw) | export | reply | flag 
 Multilingualism is one of the founding principles that make Europe unique. 

With 24 official languages, the EU is a cultural kaleidoscope! 

On the European Day of Languages, let's come together to celebrate this richness!  

Speaking languages is the key to: 
- opening up new worlds 
- broadening your horizons 
- forging deeper connections 

This post is in English, but we're fluent in all #EU languages!  

Find our representatives in EU countries:  https://europa.eu/!8Vp7vk

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edeal | 1 years ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 @ffc460e3 
Argueably the best regional organization on the planet
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uvok | 1 years ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 @ffc460e3 
Ich spreche Deutsch.
I speak English.
Je parle un peu Français.
Jag pratar lite Svenska.
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47a144d2 | 1 years ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 @ffc460e3 “To have another language is to possess another soul.” 

Multilingualism always enriches. It should be cherished and encouraged.
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err head | 1 years ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
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>Multilingualism is one of the founding principles that make Europe unique. 

Polyglot multinational polities are hardly new and definitely not  unique. There are several current examples that far outpace the EU's myriad tongues

>While India has 22 separate official languages , it is home to a total of 121 languages and 270 mother tongues. 

>There are over 800 languages spoken in Indonesia according to the 2010 census.