Multilingualism: How languages help business

noticias.info     Jul 11, 2008            

noticias.info/ The Business Forum for multilingualism, set up in 2007 to explore how language skills can have an impact on trade and jobs in the European Union, delivered its report to Commissioner Orban today. The report gives a clear overview of what needs to be done to help companies gain access to new markets and new business opportunities in the globalised world. It is based on research reports, case studies, interviews and personal experiences of members of the Forum, chaired by Viscount Etienne Davignon, Belgian Minister of State and former Vice-President of the European Commission. Multilingualism Commissioner Leonard Orban stated: “This Business Forum report makes the case for multilingualism in European companies, proving how linguistic diversity and investing in language and intercultural skills can be turned into... [read full story]                    

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