Frisian Language and Culture
In line with the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities (Framework Convention)[1] and the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages (European Charter)[2] of the Council of Europe - the Province of Friesland has the necessary powers to protect its own (Frisian) language and culture. The Frisians are the only recognised minority covered by the Framework Convention and Frisian is the only official language in the Netherlands recognised under Part III of the European Charter.
In line with the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities (Framework Convention)[1] and the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages (European Charter)[2] of the Council of Europe - the Province of Friesland has the necessary powers to protect its own (Frisian) language and culture. The Frisians are the only recognised minority covered by the Framework Convention and Frisian is the only official language in the Netherlands recognised under Part III of the European Charter.
The Frisians are the only recognised minority covered by the Framework Convention and Frisian is the only official language in the Netherlands recognised under Part III of the European Charter.
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