In a historic move, the Provincial Parliament of Limburg held its first debate in the Limburgish language, with interpreters providing translations into Dutch. This follows a resolution allowing annual debates in Limburgish, aimed at promoting the language’s status. The parliament approved a program costing 1.1 million euros per year, aiming for a ‘part III recognition’ by 2030 to secure governmental funding for the Limburgish language’s use and preservation, emphasizing its cultural significance.