Ukraine plans to significantly strengthen control over the use of the Ukrainian language on the Internet. Special attention will be paid to the YouTube and TikTok platforms, which have become the main sources of information and entertainment for young people.
What is offered?
The Commissioner for the Protection of the State Language, Taras Kremin, noted that the Ukrainian Parliament is considering the possibility of introducing changes to the legislation, which would provide for stricter control over compliance with the language law on the Internet.
The goal of the initiative is to ensure an increase in the share of Ukrainian-language content on the network, to make it more accessible to Ukrainian users, particularly teenagers.
The application of such measures is part of the strategy of Ukraine's integration into the European Union. According to Kremen, the language environment in the EU countries is actively protected, and this applies not only to the offline space, but also to the Internet.
"Language is not only culture, but also access to information and services. Ukraine should create favorable conditions for the development of Ukrainian-language Internet content," the language ombudsman emphasized.
Kremin emphasized that today most teenagers use Russian-language applications and content. In addition, violations of the language law occur among athletes, officials and service workers.
To accelerate the transition to the Ukrainian language, it is necessary:
- State funding of programs for the production of Ukrainian-language content.
- Explanatory work among citizens.
- Creation of quality Ukrainian products, in particular films, books and mobile applications.
If the relevant changes to the legislation are adopted, a significant increase in Ukrainian-language content on YouTube, TikTok and other platforms is expected. This will be an important step in the formation of Ukrainian identity in the digital space and will contribute to the integration of Ukraine into the European community.
