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Published on 27th September 2012 by Kathrin Deventer
Europe needs its citizens. Mobilizing every single individual to assume responsibility for a ‘Europe of citizens’ is a task both in the hands and in the interest of political decision-makers. Europe’s cultural diversity and the power of its cultural activity are an invaluable resource, and should form the basis of this engagement between Europe and its citizens.
Tagged with CitizenshipPublished on 27th September 2012 by Rarita Zbranca
The idea of a European "capital of culture" holds much promise. But to make the concept work, it needs to be focused on people and local cultural projects, not politics. After all, ultimately it is the city that is special, not its political management.
Tagged with ECoCPublished on 31st January 2012 by Nele Hertling
Across the European Union, a diverse range of cities and regions use culturally-orientated activities in order to strengthen the very fabric of their social, cultural and economic lives.
Tagged with Cities & Regions, Structural DevelopmentPublished on 31st January 2012 by Mahir Namur
In order to achieve a Europe with greater cohesion between its people, we need to take into account the role that culture can play. After all, economic benefits alone have failed to sufficiently engage people.
Tagged with European Culture and Economy PlatformPublished on 31st January 2012 by Gabriella Gönczy
Who is dreaming the European Dream? In a recent Eurobarometer survey, 39 percent of Europeans stated that their respective countries did not gain advantages from EU membership. In addition to the much-discussed currency crisis, we are also faced with a communication crisis.
Tagged with Image of EuropePublished on 31st January 2012 by Vânia Rodrigues
European culture resides in its cities and regions. The incalculable wealth of their cultural substance and the diversity of their values needs to be appreciated not just from a local, regional or national perspective, but should also be seen as a resource that can drive the process of European integration.
Tagged with Cities & RegionsPublished on 27th January 2012 by A Soul for Europe
"Article in Screen Daily by Martin Blaney: "Future MEDIA Programme should promote 'film literacy'" as reference to the keynote held by Strategy Group member Gabriella Gönczy at Forum Wroclaw in the framework of the European Culture Congress, 10 September 2011.
Tagged with Forum Wroclaw, Image of EuropePublished on 25th January 2012 by A Soul for Europe
The nature of the European crisis is not only financial - it's also a crisis of conciousness in society and between political decision makers about the role of culture and the creative power of society.
Tagged with Forum Wroclaw, Nele Hertling
