They each speak four languages, and agree that multilingualism is the bridge to connect Europe’s varied cultures. In this edition of Agora, EU Commissioner for Multilingualism Leonard Orban talks to Shada Islam from the European Policy Centre. At the heart of the debate: the role multilingualism plays in national identity, education, business, and integration.
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