Minority languages of Montenegro
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Bilingual signs in Ulcinj
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European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages entered into force in Montenegro in June 2006, following the independence of Montenegro from the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro on 3 June 2006.[1] Constitution of Montenegro from 2007 states that Montenegrin language is official language of country, while Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian and Albanian are languages in official use.[2] The Constitution states that languages in official use are those of groups that form at least 1% of the population of Montenegro, as per 2003 population census.[2] The Law on National Minorities specifies that the percentage of members of national minorities in total population of the local government should be 15% in order for their language and script to be introduced in official use.[3] Media whose founder is Montenegro government are obliged to broadcast news, cultural, educational, sports and entertainment programs in minority languages.[3] Minorities and their members have the right to education in their language in regular and vocational education.[3]