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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 Groupand Members of the Parliament, specially to those of them connected toEducation and Culture Committee, for organising this not only hearing but Ithink dialogue, which is important…
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Developing cooperation in training, education and culture
Asia–Link symposiumBeijing, 19 October 2007 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 kaizhanhezuo. I am pleased and honoured to be here today to open with you a new channel formutual understanding and practical cooperation between Europe…
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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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Is there a European culture?
London School of EconomicsLondon, 15 February 2006 Ladies and Gentlemen,My thanks to the organisers and my warmest greetings to all of you heretoday.It is a privilege and a pleasure to come and speak here in this worldrenowned institute.It is always a pleasure to be back in London. London is more than acapital. It is a…
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Unity and Diversity: Europe’s Approaches to Culture and Languages
Georgetown UniversityWashington DC, 7 February 2006 1 Introduction Few places are more comfortable for me than a conference hall in a greatAmerican university. As you know, my responsibilities as EuropeanCommissioner include higher education and culture, so this campus and thisaudience make me feel at home. Centres of learning on both sides of the Atlantic bear…
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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? Culture 2000 and Culture 2007 Programmes This is an example of how a derelict Evangelical church may become a cultural centre and art museum. on…