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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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English is not an official language of the Swiss Confederation. This translation is provided for information purposes only and has no legal force.
English consolidation of 1 January 2026, which is also the date of the current binding text.

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Preamble
The Swiss Federal Council,
based on the Languages Act of 5 October 2007 (LangA),
ordains:
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SR 441.1

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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

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Official text on Fedlex — consolidation of 1 January 2026