The Protection of Linguistic Minorities in Italy: A Clean Break with the Past
Publisher: Journal on Ethnopolitics and Minority Issues in Europe Volume: 26 pages, pdf Description: This article discusses the multi-levelled protection regime that has been established in Italy with regards to linguistic minorities. In the application of the Constitution, Framework Law 482/99 recognises twelve minority languages. The regime it puts in place is, however, one of potential protection. To enjoy concrete language rights, minorities must be recognised through a formal decision on the municipal level, after certain thresholds have been met.