Target to reach one million Welsh speakers by 2050 has been set - but how likely is it?

Target to reach one million Welsh speakers by 2050 has been set - but how likely is it?

Some efforts to increase the prominence of the language in recent years, including the Brecon Beacons National Park's decision to refer to itself only by its Welsh name Bannau Brycheiniog, have faced criticism from some quarters.

Welsh Language Commissioner sets out manifesto ahead of Senedd election

Efa Gruffudd Jones is calling on all political parties to adopt the proposals

Target to reach one million Welsh speakers by 2050 has been set but how likely is it

Cliff Notes – One million Welsh speakers by 2050 Wales’s government aims to achieve one million Welsh speakers by 2050, despite a recent decline, with only 17.8% of the population currently identifying as Welsh speakers. A YouGov poll indicates strong public support, with 67% of respondents in favour of promoting the Welsh language, although some [...]

Target To Reach One Million Welsh Speakers By 2050 Has Been Set - But How Likely Is It? - Great Yorkshire Radio

Figures from the latest census in 2021 showed a fall in the number of people who could speak Welsh compared to a decade earlier. An estimated 538,000 people in Wales – or 17.8% of the population – said they could speak Welsh, compared to 562,000 in 2011 (or 19% of the population). Some efforts to increase the prominence of the language in recent years, including the Brecon Beacons National Park’s decision to refer to itself only by its Welsh nam…

Commissioner publishes ambitious manifesto | West Wales Chronicle : News for Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion, Swansea and Beyond

Appeal for parties to adopt Welsh language priorities The Welsh Language Commissioner has published a manifesto with clear priorities which she hopes all parties will be willing to adopt ahead of the Senedd Cymru election in 2026. While recognising the financial challenges that organisations are facing, Efa Gruffudd Jones has outlined five priority areas that could make a real difference to strengthening the position of the Welsh language in the…

Welsh Language Commissioner publishes 'ambitious' manifesto

Stephen Price The Welsh Language Commissioner has published a manifesto ahead of the Senedd Cymru election in 2026, calling for increased use of Welsh in the workplace and ensuring compulsory Welsh language training for the education workforce. The manifesto, which Efa Gruffudd Jones hopes all parties will be willing to adopt, outlines five priority areas […]