Welsh ‘revolution’ required to hit target of 1m speakers by 2050, says report

A new report by the Welsh Language Commissioner, Efa Gruffudd Jones, states that a "revolution" is needed to reach the Welsh government's goal of one million Welsh speakers by 2050. While the number of speakers has remained relatively stable, it hasn't kept pace with population growth, making the language more vulnerable. The report identifies education, protecting Welsh-speaking communities, and increasing workplace usage as key areas for improvement. Teacher recruitment and retention are significant challenges. The report arrives ahead of May's Senedd elections, where the future of Welsh language initiatives is uncertain, as Reform UK has pledged to scrap the million-speaker target and undo the Welsh Language and Education Act. The commissioner emphasizes the need for bold action to build on past successes and safeguard the language.

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