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Domowina honours individuals for their commitment to Sorbian language and culture
15.10.2026
Domowina, the umbrella organisation of the Lusatian Sorbs and a member organisation of FUEN, has honoured individuals for their outstanding commitment to the Sorbian community. At an award ceremony held on 14 October, three individuals received the Domowina Prize, while eight others were awarded the Domowina Badge of Honour. The awards recognise their long-standing efforts to preserve and promote Sorbian language, culture and identity.
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FUEN Annual Brochure 2025/2026: Activity Report
01.10.2026
As part of the 70th FUEN Congress in 2026 in Helsinki / Helsingfors, the new FUEN Annual Brochure 2025–2026 has also been published. The brochure provides an overview of numerous FUEN activities between the 2025 Congress in Bulsan / Bozen / Bolzano and this year’s Congress. Among other things, the report on the AGSM activities can be found from page 26 onwards.
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Council of Europe: Progress in protecting minority languages in Austria, but further action needed
30.09.2026
Austria has made progress in protecting and promoting its minority languages in recent years. At the same time, further action is needed, particularly in education, public administration and the judiciary. These are the findings of the Council of Europe’s sixth evaluation report on the implementation of the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages, published in September 2026.
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Macedonian newspaper “Ilinden” publishes special edition on the 29th AGSM Seminar in Tirana
28.09.2026
The Macedonian newspaper “Ilinden” has published a special edition dedicated to the 29th Seminar of the FUEN Working Group of Slavic Minorities (AGSM). The seminar took place in Tirana, Albania, and was organised by the AGSM in cooperation with the Macedonian Association “Ilinden”–Tirana.
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House of National Minorities opens in Burgenland: A shared centre for Croats, Hungarians and Roma
27.09.2026
A shared space for language, culture and cooperation: On 26 September 2026, the new House of National Minorities (“Haus der Volksgruppen”) was officially opened in Oberwart/Borta in the Austrian province of Burgenland. The centre brings together organisations representing Burgenland Croats, Hungarians and Roma under one roof and provides space for cultural events, educational activities and exchanges between the communities. The official opening took place on the European Day of Languages and was accompanied by an open day.
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FUEN Vice President and AGSM Spokesperson Dr Hartmut Leipner at the 38th Forum of National Minorities of Estonia
24.09.2026
Directly after the 70th FUEN Congress in Helsinki/Helsingfors, FUEN Vice President and AGSM Spokesperson Dr Hartmut S. Leipner travelled on to Tallinn. On 20 September 2026, he took part in the 38th Forum of National Minorities of Estonia at Tallinn Town Hall.
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AGSM Meeting at the FUEN Congress 2026 in Helsinki / Helsingfors
21.09.2026
The AGSM held a regular working meeting as part of the 70th FUEN Congress in Helsinki / Helsingfors. Over 20 members were present.
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FUEN Assembly of Delegates 2026 calls for greater inclusion of minority languages in artificial intelligence
20.09.2026
The third day of the FUEN Congress is traditionally dedicated to its member organisations. At the Assembly of Delegates, the highest decision-making body of the Federal Union of European Nationalities (FUEN), the representatives review the past year and make important decisions for the future of the organisation.
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FUEN Congress 2026: Congress website online, registration open
29.06.2026
“Our annual congress is the place where the community of Europe’s autochthonous national minorities becomes truly visible.” With these words, our President Olivia Schubert invites FUEN’s member organisations to our 2026 Annual Congress in Helsinki/Helsingfors. The congress website is now online, and registration for the 70th FUEN Congress is open.
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AGSM Seminar in Tirana focuses on minority rights and the EU perspective
17.06.2026
From 4 to 7 June, the 29th Seminar of the FUEN Working Group of Slavic Minorities (AGSM) took place in Tirana – for the first time in Albania and in the year marking the 30th anniversary of AGSM. Around 40 representatives of Slavic minorities from across Europe took part. The event was organised together with the Macedonian Association “Ilinden”-Tirana, which represents the Macedonian minority in Albania.
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