Turkish Language Rights in the EU: An Analysis of Ethnocide and Linguicide
摘要
This research looks into how the rights of Turkish speakers are being violated within the European Union, exploring if these actions could be considered ethnocide (destroying a culture) and linguicide (destroying a language) under international law. We combined legal analysis with advanced statistical methods and big data to develop new ways of measuring these issues, such as the Violation Severity Index and the Assimilation Pressure Index. The findings show there’s systematic neglect, forced assimilation, and legal inconsistencies. A prime example is Cyprus, where Turkish is an official language but is excluded from EU communications. Statistical models clearly indicate that Turkish speakers are facing unusually severe and rapidly increasing cultural destruction. The estimated financial impact of these legal damages is a staggering €829.4 billion. Using machine learning, we also found that being a Turkish speaker is the strongest predictor of facing institutional marginalization. In conclusion, the research demonstrates that the EU’s policies concerning Turkish-speaking minorities legally fit the definitions of ethnocide and linguicide. This means there’s an urgent need for legal and policy changes. This study aims to provide concrete evidence and insights for policymakers, legal advocates, and international courts to address these systematic violations of cultural and linguistic rights in Europe.