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Charter of regional languages: the fallacious arguments of the Constitutional Council

The publication in 2025 of the archives of the Constitutional Council on the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages reveals a debate from 1999 largely dominated by political fears, prejudices, and a lack of understanding of linguistic realities. In an analysis signed by the lawyer Véronique Bertile and the sociolinguist Philippe Blanchet, the foundations of this historic decision are severely questioned.

Philippe Argouarch & AI
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Interview

Gwennyn: "We are at a crossroads"

In contrast to the pessimistic discourse about the future of Breton, Gwennyn advocates for a decidedly optimistic vision. For the artist, the internet and artificial intelligence will accelerate the dissemination of the language among younger generations. She reflects for ABP on her commitment and on the momentum created with the Breizh A Live festival.

Philippe Argouarch for ABP
April 4, 2026
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Press release

Charter of Values of Yes Breizh

The influx of new members leads us to further clarify the values that guide Yes Breizh. You can consult the Yes Breizh Charter of Values.

le porte-parole for Yes Breizh
February 25, 2026
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News brief

Historic Brittany has reached 5 million inhabitants.

As of January 1, 2026, the total of the departmental populations published by INSEE brings Brittany, with its five historical departments, to nearly 4.94 million inhabitants. While the symbolic threshold of 5 million is now in sight, a detailed analysis of births, deaths, and migration flows shows that growth is primarily based on residential attractiveness, in a context of marked aging and declining birth rates.

Philippe Argouarch & AI for ABP
March 5, 2026
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News brief

The tilde finally allowed in Breton first names like Fañch.

The tilde, used notably in the Breton name Fañch, is now accepted in first names registered in the French civil registry. Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin has asked prosecutors not to contest the use of this diacritical mark, putting an end to several years of controversy.

Philippe Argouarch & AI for ABP
March 5, 2026
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Reportage

Joseph Marie Le Bouédec, a Trégorrois between heaven and war.

From the besieged skies of Paris to the hostile lands of Alsace, from clandestine marches to the tragic quagmire of Conlie, Joseph-Marie Le Bouédec navigates the war like a ridge line, between audacity and fatality. Buffeted by the winds, hunted, wounded, he embodies that breed of men that nothing truly breaks. But behind the epic tale lies another truth: that of a more muted struggle, where waiting, abandonment, and mud consume strength. A breathless life, stretched toward a single goal — to hold on, always, until returning to the essentials.

Nicolas de Beauregard for Nicolas de Beauregard
April 21, 2026
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Column

Brittany of "dusty myths" and the clean slate of LFI

Reading a post by Pascal Henry, a devoted advocate of the Breton language, provides an opportunity to reflect on the concept of the clean slate cherished by LFI. How can we reconcile the future of our languages with a clean slate? It is impossible!

Yvon Ollivier for Yvon Ollivier
April 21, 2026
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Reportage

In Rostrenen, Paul Molac launches "Let's Make Brittany" and opens the debate on recognized autonomy in the Constitution.

In Rostrenen, in front of about a hundred participants, Breton deputy Paul Molac officially launched the movement "Let's Make Brittany" on Saturday, April 18. On this occasion, he advocated for the idea of increased regional autonomy and set a political milestone by discussing the need for recognition of Brittany in the Constitution.

Philippe Argouarch & AI for ABP
April 20, 2026
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News brief

Istor Breizh publishes its first book: The relations between Brittany and Spain from the 14th to the 17th century.

The Breton history review Istor Breizh announces the publication of its first book, dedicated to the relations between Brittany and Spain from the 14th to the 17th century. This book highlights a little-known period during which the Bretons played an active role in commercial and political exchanges on a European scale.

Philippe Argouarch & AI for ABP
April 19, 2026
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