Act on the Day of Bilingualism

1. Each year, a Freiburg Day of Bilingualism takes place on the European Day of Languages.

1. The Main Concept of the Day of Bilingualism Consists of

a) Promoting initiatives that exist in the area of the partner language;

b) Coordinating existing projects and those created on this day;

c) Fostering and strengthening the good relations between the cantonal language communities.

1. The Objectives of the Day of Bilingualism are

a) To create incentives to approach the other culture in order to improve mutual understanding;

b) To promote the various existing and future actions as well as the image of a bilingual canton.

1. The State Council may exceptionally promote activities that align with the principles and objectives set forth in Articles 2 and 3

a) through logistical support;

b) through financial support, provided these activities meet the criteria for granting financial assistance for multilingual cantons pursuant to Article 17 of the Language Ordinance (SpV)[1] or contribute to Freiburg being perceived as a bilingual canton.

1. The State Council determines the enactment of this law.

2. This law is subject to a legislative referendum. It is not subject to a financial referendum.