UNESCO’s recent publication Languages matter: Global guidance on multilingual education underlines how vital multilingualism is in building inclusive and effective education systems worldwide - and Europe features prominently!

Key European highlights from the report:

• References Council of Europe instruments such as the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages and the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities.
• Spotlights practical Council of Europe resources supporting plurilingual education.

ECML’s impact in practice:

• Finland is showcased for using the ECML’s “Roadmap for schools to support the language(s) of schooling”.
• The ECML’s and EC’s joint initiative on “Supporting multilingual classrooms” is highlighted for its training and capacity-building across Europe, aligned with the 2022 Council of Europe Recommendation on plurilingual and intercultural education.
• This ECML resource also features among recommended tools for inclusive teaching approaches.

Multilingualism isn’t just an asset - it’s essential for quality education and social cohesion. And the Council of Europe and its ECML play a key role in advancing this European/global agenda!

References:

Unesco (2025), Languages matter: global guidance on multilingual education, pp. 36, 50, 67, 78, 80, 84, 95, 96, 97, https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000392477.

Unesco (2025), Les langues comptent : orientations mondiales pour l’éducation multilingue, pp. 38, 52, 69, 80, 82, 86, 98, 99, 100,  https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000392809.