The Maltese language

One of the most important aspects relating to the workings of EU institutions is the language that can be used. Today, there are eleven official EU languages and after enlargement, this number is expected to go up to twenty.

With regards to the Maltese language, it was agreed that upon membership, the Maltese language will be recognised as an authentic language of the EU Treaties as well as an official and a working language to be used by the European institutions. This means that all EU treaties and EU laws will be drawn up also in the Maltese language and will have an official legal status. Similarly the EU's official publication, known as the Official Journal, will also be compiled in Maltese.