Evaluation of Compliance with the Provisions of the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages in the Light of the First Report of the Republic of Poland

Abstract Poland’s ratification of the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages has imposed several obligations on Republic Poland. At moment ratification, Poland indicated which languages would be considered regional minority, referring to Act National and Ethnic Minorities Language. This article outlines mechanism assessing compliance with indicates responsibilities rest executive power that needs present detailed reports Charter’s implementation Secretary General Council Europe. The presents contents first report from 2010. It also shows position Committee Experts initially evaluated 2010 report, while analysing existing normative acts in this regard other regulations actual practices. activities resulted a suggesting recommendations submitted Ministers Polish government referred Report its comments objections. Based all these documents, Europe formulated Poland, fully sharing, despite reservations Experts. From content documents analysed article, it follows believes still lot work do promoting awareness tolerance minority languages. improve field education, relating media, finally delicate matter communication between minorities public authorities.