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A unique political, economic and linguistic formation, that does not have any analogy in the world, has come into being in the territory of Europe. The principal problem the member states of European Union will face in future is the language policy. Its basic principle – multilingualism - is already embedded in the initial documents of the EU. The practical implementation of multilingualism within the EU's institutions and its bodies is a real problem that must be resolved with each subsequent expansion of the EU, though this actually depends upon the position of languages within the EU itself. The opinions belonging to the EU's citizens show their approving standpoint regarding the focus regarding the European language policy on multilingualism. The possible differences of opinions concern the financial flows in the language market, as well as the dynamics of the position of the individual languages within the Union. Foreign language teaching and learning is considered for key issue by the citizens as a part of the EU’s language policy. First of all, this is seen from two viewpoints; the mutual understanding between the citizens and states of the Union and improving chances of European citizens in the labour market.