Tag: Culture
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Four new members join the EIT Governing Board
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) welcomes four new members to the EIT Governing Board today: Jan Figel, Janis Grevins, Nora Khaldi, and Razvan Nicolescu. The members were appointed by the European Commission and Mariya Gabriel, Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth said: ‘The Governing Board is central to the EIT’s…
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EPP-ED Hearing on Cultural Diversity, Religions and Dialogue
Brussels, 10 January 2008 Mr Vice-Chairman, Mrs Hennicot-Schoepges, Distinguished Members of Parliament, Ladies and Gentlemen, Thank you for a very warm welcome. I want to express gratitude to the Group and Members of the Parliament, specially to those of them connected to Education and Culture Committee, for organising this not only hearing but I think…
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Developing cooperation in training, education and culture
Asia–Link symposiumBeijing, 19 October 2007 Check against delivery [Acknowledge authorities in attendance] Distinguished guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, Zunjing de (authorities in attendance),Zunjing de ge wei lai bin,Nv shimen Xianshengmen, Wo hen gaoxing he rongxing nenggou zai zhongguo he oumeng jian kaizhan hezuo. I am pleased and honoured to be here today to open with you…
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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,…
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Is there a European culture?
London School of Economics London, 15 February 2006 Ladies and Gentlemen, My thanks to the organisers and my warmest greetings to all of you here today. It is a privilege and a pleasure to come and speak here in this world-renowned institute. It is always a pleasure to be back in London. London is more…
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Unity and Diversity: Europe’s Approaches to Culture and Languages
Georgetown UniversityWashington DC, 7 February 2006 Ladies and Gentlemen,Dear students, 1 Introduction Few places are more comfortable for me than a conference hall in a great American university. As you know, my responsibilities as European Commissioner include higher education and culture, so this campus and this audience make me feel at home. Centres of learning…
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Towards an EU Strategy for Cultural Heritage
European Cultural Heritage Forum—Europa NostraBrussels, 7 December 2005 Your Royal Highness,President Sigmund,Chairman Sifunakis,His Excellency von der Gablentz,Distinguishes guests,Ladies and gentlemen, What does the European Union do for cultural heritage today? The Commission endeavours to support the field of cultural heritage mainly through two main channels: Community cultural programmes and co–operation with other international organisations. Culture…



