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Basque linguistic policy and legal developments

Overview

The Basque Government has launched efforts to have Euskera recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage to safeguard it against risks posed by globalization and digitalization. Officials have noted the language is “vulnerable” according to UNESCO, citing a gap between language knowledge and its actual use.

Concurrently, the High Court of Justice of the Basque Country has issued several rulings affecting linguistic policy and education. The court annulled a 2024 decree regarding the normalization of Euskera within the Basque Administration due to procedural defects. Additionally, the court ruled in favor of the University of the Basque Country (EHU), mandating that Basque language grades be included in university entrance exams. The court rejected attempts by students to exclude zero marks from their results, stating that provisional measures “cannot generate situations of privilege” for certain individuals.

Entities

High Court of Justice of the Basque Country · Ibone Bengoetxea · Vox · Basque Government · University of the Basque Country

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    High Court rules in favor of EHU regarding Basque language exam grades

    The High Court of Justice of the Basque Country ruled that Basque language grades must be included in PAU exams, stating provisional rulings cannot grant privileges to certain students.

  2. [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Basque Government moves to protect Euskera as cultural heritage

    The Basque Government is seeking Intangible Cultural Heritage status for Euskera, while a court has annulled a previous decree on language normalization due to procedural errors.

Sources

capital.es · cronicavasca.elespanol.com · deia.eus · eldiario.es · h50.es · naiz.eus · noticiasdeNavarra.com · theobjective.com