NKS Working Group strengthens cooperation with partners in Brittany

In late October 2026, FUEN Vice-President Hartmut Leipner and Katharina Schaible, Coordinator of the FUEN Working Group Non-Kin-State (NKS), visited Saint-Herblain near Nantes and the surrounding region. One of the stops was the Institut Culturel de Bretagne – Skol-Uhel ar Vro, a FUEN member organisation.

The discussions focused on the current situation of the Breton-speaking community, the Institute's activities and opportunities to strengthen cooperation within the FUEN network. The visit provided an opportunity to learn more about local initiatives and challenges, exchange experiences and explore possibilities for future joint activities.

With its distinct language and culture, Brittany plays an important role in Europe's linguistic and cultural diversity. Preserving and promoting the Breton language and strengthening its presence in society remain key priorities for the regional language community.

For the FUEN Working Group Non-Kin-State, which represents minorities and language communities without a kin-state, direct contact with member organisations is particularly important. Visits of this kind help bring regional experiences and concerns into the Working Group's activities and strengthen connections between member organisations.

The NKS thanks its partners in Brittany for the exchange and looks forward to continuing their cooperation.