Languages Ordinance (LangO)
Languages Ordinance (LangO)
SR 441.11 — Ordinance of 4 June 2010 on the National Languages and Understanding between the Linguistic Communities (Languages Ordinance, LangO).
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Preamble
The Swiss Federal Council, based on the Languages Act of 5 October 2007 (LangA), ordains:
SR 441.1
Contents
1. Official Languages of the Confederation — 12 articles 2. Promoting Understanding and Exchange between the Linguistic Communities — 8 articles 3. Support for Plurilingual Cantons — 1 article 4. Preserving and Promoting the Romansh and Italian Languages and Cultures in the Canton of Graubünden — 4 articles 5. Preservation and Promotion of Italian Language and Culture in the Canton of Ticino — 2 articles 6. Preservation and Promotion of the Romansh and Italian Languages and Cultures outside Traditional Areas of Use — 2 articles 7. Implementation — 4 articles 8. Final Provisions — 2 articles