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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 the world 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 time for some serious reflection on what…
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The future of European Higher Education beyond 2010
4th EUA Convention of European Higher Education Institutions. “The future of European Higher 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 actors in Higher Education and happy to…
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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 and dynamic, and in particular the teachers from Bulgaria who are participating for the first time. You know, I…
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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 Deutschland! It is important place and time for Europe. Brandenburger Tor is the symbol of the German and the European reunification. On…
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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 knowledge and defining values. They are still the building-blocks of Europe. They are also essential for growth in the knowledge economy. In 2000 the national…
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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 me the welcome opportunity of addressing the complex issue of multilingualism from what is, for me, a new and different angle.…
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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 of knowledge – at the University of Cambridge. I am grateful for the opportunity provided by…
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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 am particularly happy to see such a wide representation from the world of education and training, academia, industry, business, and government. The setting is also perfect, because…
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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 many opportunities to debate the topics included in my portfolio with audiences of all kinds. As you probably know, my responsibilities include the policies of the European Union on education,…