Events tagged with "language policy"

Historical Events tagged with "language policy"

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Politics & Government

Emperor Franz Joseph Enforces German as Military Language

January 13th, 1900 125 years ago

To strengthen unity against rising Czech nationalism, Emperor Franz Joseph issued a decree mandating that German be the official language of the Austro-Hungarian Armed Forces. This decision came amid tensions surrounding national identity and language in the multi-ethnic empire, particularly in the face of Czech aspirations for greater autonomy. The decree underscored the determination of the Austro-Hungarian leadership to maintain control and cohesion within the military ranks, reflecting broader political strategies of the time.