The Minority Intergroup discusses the work of PACE and the situation in the Basque Country

Ms Szklanna, while discussing the work of the legal affairs committee and its report on the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages, noted the lack of ratifications by Council of Europe member states and, where it had been ratified, problems with implementation. Those not ratifying so far included France, while Italy pointed to problems over a lack of compatibility with internal legislation before they would be able ratify.