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Bringing lifelong learning to life
Launch conference of the Lifelong Learning ProgrammeBerlin, 7 May 2007 Distinguished guests,Ladies and Gentlemen, I am very happy to see the strong commitment of Germany, the current holder of the EUPresidency, to education and training. Education and training are crucial for Germany, but alsofor the EU. I am also grateful for the support of the…
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The Treaty of Rome –Europe 50 Years On
RMIT UnversityMelbourne, 17 April 2007 Ladies and Gentlemen, This spring of 2007 is a season of celebration across Europe and around theworld as well—at least, judging by the events planned in your country. We celebrate the first half century of a united Europe. This is a good timefor some serious reflection on what the countries…
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The future of European Higher Education beyond 2010
4th EUA Convention of European Higher Education Institutions. “The future of EuropeanHigher Education beyond 2010—diversity with a common purpose”.Lisbon, 29 March 2007 Honorable President of the EUA, Distinguished Minister, Rectors, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am very pleased to be here, to be among so many committed actorsin Higher Education and happy to continue the dialogue…
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eTwinning between past and future
3rd eTwinning conferenceBrussels, 23 February 2007 Ladies and Gentlemen,Dear friends of Europe,twinnings, Dear Teachers and Children, the future of Europe, I am happy to welcome you all to the eTwinning annual conference, so visible anddynamic, and in particular the teachers from Bulgaria who are participating for thefirst time. You know, I use to say that…
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2008: Year of Intercultural Dialogue
“A Soul for Europe” ConferenceBerlin, 17 November 2006 Sehr geehrter Herr Bundespräsident,Sehr geehrter Herr Bundestagspräsident,Sehr geehrter Herr Kommissionspräsident,Meine sehr verehrten Damen und Herren, Ich komme gerne nach Berlin und nach Deutchland! Itis important place and time for Europe. BranderburgerTor is the symbol or the German and the Europeanreunification. On 17 November 1989 “velvet revolution”started in…
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EU Policy in Higher Education
9th FEDORA conference in Vilnius, LithuaniaVilnius, 23. October 2006 Minister,Magnificiency,President,Secretary General,Distinguished guests,Dear Ladies and Gentlemen! I. Since the Middle Ages, European universities have been developing knowledgeand defining values. They are still the building–blocks of Europe. They are alsoessential for growth in the knowledge economy. In 2000 the national leaders ofthe European Union launched the Lisbon…
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Multilingual neuro-imaging research in Brussels and Europe
State of the art and policy implications Université Libre de BruxellesMarriott Hotel, Brussels22 September 2006 Dear Rectors,Ladies and gentlemen,Let me first of all warmly thank the organisers of this event, which gives methe welcome opportunity of addressing the complex issue of multilingualismfrom what is, for me, a new and different angle. I am sure that…
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European identity, intercultural dialogue, and religions
Conference: “The Religious Roots of Contemporary European Identity”Cambridge, 10 July 2006 President of the International Council of Christians and Jews,Distinguished Guests,Ladies and Gentlemen: It is a pleasure to be with you today at this famous, prestigious place ofknowledge – at the University of Cambridge. I am grateful for the opportunityprovided by this conference to share…
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eLearning for excellence and inclusion
EU eLearning conferenceEspoo, Finland—4 July 2006 Dear Minister,Dear Rector,Distinguished guests,Ladies and Gentlemen, It is my great pleasure to open the third EU eLearning Conference. I amparticularly happy to see such a wide representation from the world of educationand training, academia, industry, business, and government.The setting is also perfect, because the Lifelong Learning Institute Dipoli ofHelsinki…
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Extracts from the opening speech by Commissioner Ján Figel’
During the first two years of my mandate, the opinions and helpful advice of the Committee of the Regions have been carefully taken into account. The reason is simple: the Committee gives local and regional authorities a voice in the EU and I know that local and regional authorities have a key role to implement…