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Who speaks Moravian Croatian? Understanding Czechia's minority languages

A new report shows that vulnerable languages, spoken by a smaller group of citizens, are in dangering of fading without stronger support.

ČTK Elizabeth Zahradnicek-Haas

Written by ČTK,  Elizabeth Zahradnicek-Haas Published on 10.04.2026 13:29:00 (updated on 10.04.2026) Reading time: 2 minutes

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Photo: Memory of the Nation
Photo: Memory of the Nation

From Moravian Croatian villages to Romani-speaking communities, minority languages in Czechia are at risk of fading without stronger state support, according to a new report by the Council of Europe.

While Czechia formally recognizes several minority languages, including Slovak, German, Polish, Romani, and Moravian Croatian, linguists and policy experts say protection remains largely symbolic, with limited real-world support in schools and public life.

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