
WHY ENGLISH IS IMPORTANT IN EUROPE? English plays a significant role in education, business, science, and international relations in Europe. It is acknowledged by European governments for its importance and measures have been taken to improve English proficiency among their populations. In fact, well over 95% of the children in the EU are taught English as a mandatory subject.English, as a foreign language in primary schools across the EU. In Business and Economy, English proficiency correlates with economic growth. It is the language of international business and trade, and the language that emerging large economies are using to engage with the world. Science and Research: English is dominant in the world of scientific publishing. Of some 100,000 scientific journals published worldwide, 50% are in English. ...