Сайт Общественного объединения выпускников Гродненского государственного университета имени Янки Купалы

## 1. Introduction

The research presented in this paper aims to explore the phenomenon of multilingualism in the context of the European Union and its potential implications for language policy and education. The EU is a multilingual organization, with 24 official and working languages. The promotion of multilingualism is an important goal of the European Union. In this paper, we will examine the current state of multilingualism in the EU, the challenges and opportunities it presents, and the potential implications for language policy and education.

The European Union is a unique political and economic entity, with 27 member states and over 500 million citizens. The EU has a complex linguistic landscape, with over 200 languages spoken by its citizens. The EU's multilingualism policy aims to promote linguistic diversity and facilitate communication between its citizens, as well as between the EU and other countries. The promotion of multilingualism is seen as essential for the social cohesion, economic competitiveness, and cultural richness of the EU.

However, achieving multilingualism in the EU is not without challenges. These challenges include the unequal distribution of linguistic resources, the lack of adequate language education, and the perceived threat of linguistic diversity to national identity. In this paper, we will explore these challenges and the potential solutions to promote multilingualism in the EU. We will also examine the implications of multilingualism for language policy and education, including the need for a more inclusive and equitable approach to language education and the potential benefits of multilingual education for individual students and for the EU as a whole.

## 2. The Current State of Multilingualism in the EU

The European Union is a multilingual organization with 24 official and