Press Release: The Commission aims to tap the full potential of languages

On 18 September, 2008, the European Commission adopted a Communication entitled 'Multilingualism: an asset for Europe and a shared commitment', addressing languages in the wider context of social cohesion and prosperity. By integrating multilingualism into a series of European Union policies and actions, this Communication aimed to reflect the reality of a European Union with more than 490 million citizens, different language skills and different needs.