The Socialist People's Party (SNP) believes that the Serbian language, as historically, traditionally and scientifically based in these regions, should be the official language in Montenegro, stating that they will continue to do so in the future. The SNP reminded that throughout Europe, September 26 is celebrated as the European Day of Languages. From that party, they said that linguistic diversity contributes to a better understanding of different cultures, stating that language is one of the most important characteristics of culture and the foundation of the human race on which the cultural history and tradition of humanity rests. "That's why the importance of language is immeasurable. There are over 200 languages in Europe, as well as many other languages spoken by citizens from other countries of the world," the statement said. It is added that, according to one of the researches, there is a danger of the so-called small languages in Europe. The SNP said that this group of languages also includes languages from the former Yugoslavia, and that the report points out that Europe has succeeded in removing almost all barriers between individual countries. "In Montenegro, however, in this matter, new language boundaries. This was done contrary to linguistic norms and standards, and for the sake of the daily political needs of the ruling coalition, which actually holds power by creating artificial divisions among citizens also on the issue of language," said the party. The SNP reminded the public that thanks to that party's amendments to the General Law on Education, the provision that, bearing in mind the same linguistic basis, classes in the institution are also conducted in the Serbian language, while respecting the rights of minority peoples, and in Bosnian, remained in force. the Albanian and Croatian languages. "The SNP believes that the Serbian language, as historically, traditionally and scientifically based in these areas, should be the official language in Montenegro, and will continue to do so in the future," the announcement concludes.
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