JÁN FIGEĽ

Prvý slovenský eurokomisár
Prvý osobitný vyslanec pre náboženskú slobodu mimo EÚ
Zakladateľ Európskeho inovačného a technologického inštitútu (EIT)
Prezident Fóra pre náboženskú slobodu – Európa (FOREF)

Hlavné oblasti mojej celoživotnej angažovanosti

Slovensko
Moja vlasť

Náboženská sloboda
a ľudská dôstojnosť a práva

Európa - mier, integrácia a inovácia

Manželstvo
a rodina

Kresťanská demokracia

Najnovšie z médií

Quality of Teachers – the most important factor upon quality of education

27 September 2007

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Teacher Professional Development for the Quality and Equity of LifelongLearningLisbon, 27 September 2007 Madam Minister, Ladies and Gentlemen, It’s a great pleasure for me to be here with you today. I believe that Education and Training of the high quality is the key to enabling all our citizens to lead fulfilling and active lives. Education…
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The opportunities of multicultural Europe

21 September 2007

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European identity and the challenges of intercultural dialogueLuxembourg, 21 September 2007 President Santer, Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear Friends of Culture, I accepted the invitation of Minister Charles-Ferdinand Nothomb and am very happy to be with you today here in Luxembourg. This country is at the heart of the European integration process: still recently, the Accession…
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The European Commission’s contribution to the creation of a common European education area

11 June 2007

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Conference of Education and Research Committee Chairpersons of theParliaments of the Member States of the EU, the European Parliament andthe Parliaments of the Candidate States at the Bundestag Berlin, 11 June 2007 Honourable members, Ladies and Gentlemen, I would like to thank the organisers for their kind invitation to this conference. I was happy to…
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Bringing lifelong learning to life

7 May 2007

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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 EU Presidency, to education and training. Education and training are crucial for Germany, but also for the EU. I am also grateful for the…
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The Treaty of Rome – Europe 50 Years On

17 April 2007

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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

29 March 2007

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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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Občiansky rozmer spoločnej Európy

16 March 2007

Slovensky

Prednáška na seminári pri príležitosti 10. výročia založenia Centra preEurópsku politikuBratislava 16. marec 2007 Vážený pán prezident, pán vicepremiér, pán guvernér, milí hostia, milí priatelia, vážený pán riaditeľ Centra pre európsku politiku, som rád, že tu môžem byť a vyjadriť osobnú radosť a vďaku za to, že CEP aj po 10 rokoch aktívne žije, keďže…
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eTwinning between past and future

23 February 2007

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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

17 November 2006

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“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

23 October 2006

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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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