4 Amendments of Ljudmila NOVAK related to 2008/2225(INI)
Amendment 26 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Notes that the principle of respect for parity cannot be upheld as long as one national language (English) is used as a 'lingua franca';
Amendment 27 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. Proposes that, in addition to preserving and using different living languages, respecting linguistic diversity and promoting the learning of different languages, the possibility and usefulness of introducing a common artificial language, such as Esperanto, in the European Union be investigated; this might facilitate understanding within Europe and with the peoples of other continents, since it is simple to learn and use;
Amendment 28 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 d (new)
Paragraph 4 d (new)
4d. Notes that the introduction of the euro as the common European currency has greatly facilitated business between countries and contributed to economic growth and greater EU stability, and that the introduction of a common language might also have similar effects, although this would in no way abolish or restrict the use of national and other living languages used in the European Union;
Amendment 70 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)