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Speaking in minority tongues (The Slovak Spectator)

28 Feb 2011 Michaela Terenzani - Stanková

"WEAK knowledge and strong emotions” accompany the law on the use of minority languages now en route to parliament, according to its author, Deputy Prime Minister for Minorities and Human Rights Rudolf Chmel. But while the law will affect the life of minorities other than Hungarians, Chmel, a nominee of the Most-Híd party, admits that it is the unresolved relationship between Slovakia and Hungary that might make the law’s way through the parliament tougher. Read more...