In June, the Spanish Basque government passed a decree to increase the use of Euskara in shops.
The government spokesman, Miren Azkarate, explained: “This provision aims to give customers and users the right to receive information on goods and services in both Spanish and Basque, as well as the right to use any of the two official languages when interacting with businesses and firms in the Basque Autonomous Community”.
Ms Azkarate said that the provision will be implemented in an attentive and progressive manner, so that shop keepers will have the time to adapt themselves and be able to fully comply with the decree.
Government funding will be given in order to facilitate the compliance with the requirements of the provision.