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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…
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Cultural Diversity in the EU: A Legacy from the Past, an Asset for the Future
Lecture at the University of OttawaOttawa, 5 June 2006 Ladies and Gentlemen,Dear students, Ever since I became European Commissioner in May 2004, I’ve had manyopportunities to debate the topics included in my portfolio with audiences of allkinds. As you probably know, my responsibilities include the policies of the EuropeanUnion on education, training and culture; on…
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Lifelong learning, adult education, and achieving the Lisbon goals
German Adult Education ConferenceBerlin, 4-5 May 2006 Mister President of the federal Republic,Madam President,Madam Bundesministerin,Your Excellencies,Distinguished guests,Ladies and Gentlemen,I am delighted to be with you and to have the opportunity to contribute to the12th German Adult Education Conference. The challengesToday’s Europe is confronted with major challenges. We have the effects ofglobalisation, with the emergence of…
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„Sprachenvielfalt in Europa“
Ján Figel’— Zuständiges Mitglied der Europäischen Kommission fürAllgemeine und berufliche Bildung, Kultur und Mehrsprachigkeit Regensburg, 20 April 2006 Meine Damen und Herren, In etwas mehr als einem Monat ist Deutschland Austragungsort eines derweltweit größten Sportereignisse. Im Publikum werden Menschen aus32 Nationen sitzen und ihr Team im Kampf um den Fußballweltmeistertitelanfeuern. Sie werden nicht nur ihre…
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International Competitiveness in Higher Education—A European Perspective
AHUA Annual Conference—Oxford UniversityOxford, 3 April 2006 Let me start by thanking you for the invitation to speak to you today. As theEuropean Commissioner responsible (amongst other things) for education, it iscrucial for me to exchange with those involved in universities, to get a feel forwhat is important to them and how they see the…
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Education: the Key to Europe’s Future
Österreichischen Gesellschaft für Völkerverständigung andCoudenhove-Kalergi-Stiftung ForumKlosterneuburg, 6 March 2006 Dear Dr. Alois Mock, Dear Dr. Josef Hoechtl, Minister Gehrer,Excellencies,Distinguished Guests,Ladies and Gentlemen, IntroductionThe conference organisers suggested that I should speak about education as the key toEurope’s future. Clearly, education does, in many respects, open doors to the future.This is true at the level of the…
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The European Qualifications Framework: The road from consultation to Recommendation
European Qualifications Framework (EQF) conferenceBudapest , 27-28 February 2006 Distinguished guests,Ladies and Gentlemen: I am delighted to be here in Budapest. I would first like to say that I am verygrateful to you, Mr Magyar for hosting this event and organising it jointlywith the Commission. You showed your enthusiastic support for the development of the…