Protests , including a hunger strike , have been ongoing for months . The bill aims to provide regional status to the At least 12 languages spoken by minorities in Ukraine . Protesters worry the European language will be undermined by the bill . Kiev , Ukraine ( CNN ) -- Several dozen protesters picketed a cultural center in Kiev , Ukraine , on Saturday as part of continued demonstrations against a controversial regional languages bill . The bill 's sponsor says the legislation is necessary if Ukrainian wants to join the European Union .
Protests , including a hunger strike , have been ongoing for months . The bill aims to provide regional status to the At least 12 languages spoken by minorities in Ukraine . Protesters worry the European language will be undermined by the bill . The bill 's sponsor says the legislation is necessary if Ukrainian wants to join the European Union .