The French, German, Spanish and Italian consulates in Scotland have written to the University of Aberdeen urging the institution not to proceed with proposed cuts to modern language degree courses.
A joint letter was sent ahead of the expected publication of plans this week which will outline the future of language courses at the university.
It is the second time in weeks that figures from European Union countries have intervened in the situation regarding the take up of languages in Scottish education.
Last week The Herald on Sunday revealed that the German Ambassador to the UK Miguel Berger raised his fears with the First Minister at the dramatic drop in pupils learning French and German in schools during a face to face meeting at Bute House at the end of October.
Responding to the article, the Scottish Government underlined its commitment to modern language teaching in schools.
According to a BBC report today it is understood the withdrawal of honours degrees courses at the University of Aberdeen is an option being considered with the university saying it had seen falling demand for language degrees.
