Source: European Parliament
The Commission firmly believes that multilingualism is a core characteristic of the EU and its cultural diversity, and that the languages spoken in the different Member States are an essential part of Europe’s social and economic life and its cultural heritage.
The Commission would like to clarify that it fully respects the spirit of multilingualism: it promotes multilingualism as a guiding principle for fair use of the official languages of the EU, and it continues to use all 24 EU official and working languages in its activities.
French is one of the official and working languages of the EU institutions, including the Commission, and one of the most frequently used languages within the Commission.
Last updated: 30 June 2025