Speeches
Education
"For socially responsible higher education: the EU perspective"
12/02/2014
Speecha at the 9th International Congress of Higher Education “University 2014”
International Congress of Higher Education
11/02/2014
Opening speech, International Congress of Higher Education, Havana, Cuba
50 million children still waiting for a basic education
05/02/2014
Speech at 'Education in the Post-2015 Development Agenda', Norwegian Mission to the EU and UNESCO event
Culture
Cultural diversity, global politics and the role of Europe
28/02/2014
In a speech at the opening of the Seminar on Cultural Politics organized at Harvard University (Boston), Commissioner Vassiliou argued that beyond its intrinsic value as a fundamental part of life, culture contributes to social cohesion, economic growth, job creation, innovation and competitiveness. She underlined how the cultural and creative industries contribute to the European economy, and explored what policymakers can do to unlock their full potential. 'Cultural diplomacy is a real opportunity to show the richness and diversity of EU cultures to other regions of the world. But it is also a way of sharing European values, such as freedom of expression, free and equal access to information, the independence of cultural life and expression and an inclusive society. It can create the necessary conditions for the development of grassroots initiatives and a stronger civil society', she said.
Strengthening education and cultural cooperation with Latin America
12/02/2014
Speech at EU Ambassador's reception, Havana, Cuba
Strengthening education and cultural cooperation with Latin America
12/02/2014
Speech at EU Ambassador's reception, Havana, Cuba
