Upon first boot, the European version will typically ask for your language preference. Choose EN, FR, DE, ES, or IT. You cannot change this mid-game without deleting save data (unless you use a save editor).
Nintendo 3DS (CIA – EUR Region) Languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian (EnFrDeEsIt) Genre: Tactical RPG / Strategy Fire Emblem - Awakening -Europe- -EnFrDeEsIt-.cia