New Research Study: Minority Languages Use in the Provincial Administration

According to its authority to conduct research studies in order to gain insight into the state of human rights, identify issues and formulate recommendations aimed at human rights exercise, protection and advancement, the Provincial Protector of Citizens - Ombudsman (PPCO) conducted a research study on the level of minority languages use and conduct with the provincial authorities' employees. The particular focus of this study was to establish whether knowledge of a minority language in official use on the territory of the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina was a formal condition for employment in particular posts, as well as on the way the employees demonstrated, aka proved their language skills prior to employment.

Upon summarizing the results, the PPCO sent official recommendations to all relevant provincial authorities aimed at advancing the state of affairs in the field of official use of minority languages and script used in public services in Vojvodina.