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OPINION

Esperanto as the Language of Unity and Debate

Editorial Board139 wordsEdition № 185Monday, 2 November 2026 — Edition № 185

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Since the Meridian Convention adopted Esperanto as the sole federal language, the Republic has been able to conduct law, education, and parliamentary debate without privileging any regional tongue.

The neutrality of Esperanto has allowed Spanish, English, Scandinavian, Slovak, and the eclectic blend of Oriente Moderno to flourish within their own regional assemblies, while the federal sphere remains a common ground for all citizens.

Critics argue that a constructed language can feel distant from everyday speech, yet the daily experience of citizens in San Vicente, Puerto Azul, Bratislava‑Nova, and Nueva Singapur demonstrates that shared terminology does not erase cultural particularities.

Our view is that the continued commitment to Esperanto reinforces the motto Uneco en Diverseco, reminding us that unity need not demand uniformity, and that the very act of translating diverse voices into a single medium enriches the public sphere.