This volume contains a selection of papers based on presentations given at the international conference entitled "The European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages: Achievements and Challenges", co-organised by the Council of Europe, the Government of Spain, the Government of the Basque Country and the University of the ожжсг Basque Country, which was held in Bilbao (Spain) on 20 and 21 April 2009 This work looks at the future prospects of the charter in the light of the experience gained over the first decade of the charter's existence It is evident that governments bear the primary responsibility in preparing for ratification and in applying the charter, and this is illustrated by case studies for some states parties to the charter.  В сборник2010 г Мягкая обложка, 205 стр ISBN 9287167273.