Telling 26 of 28 EU countries that of course they can keep their cute little languages, but that all serious stuff (business, academic work, legislating) must be done in English, is asking them to accept second-class linguistic citizenship. Languages that are not used for science or business fail to develop the up-to-date vocabulary and style needed to do so. Over time, if neglected, they shrink to fewer and fewer domains. In the long run, they may be spoken only at home or between intimates, like Swiss German or Scottish Gaelic. Already today, in liberal and pro-American countries where English ability is outstanding, like Denmark or the Netherlands, people fear that their languages are considered fit for fewer and fewer arenas. Populist and xenophobic parties, the kind that say Europe tramples on national uniqueness, play on this fear.

http://www.economist.com/blogs/prospero/2013/09/language-diversity

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