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"Facing a transformation of magnitude never seen before in the past in terms of speed and impact on its people, Europe has a duty to develop and defend its own way, a model balancing economic and social development. Only a United Europe will have the size and impact to matter in the world."

— Denis Terrien,
Chairman of the Supervisory board Grandir Group, Board member United Europe
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"At a time when populism is gaining in significance in many European countries and beyond, it is more important than ever to participate in the political process – our democracy thrives on it. My urgent appeal to you: Strengthen the reason, send a signal and go to the European elections!"

— Prof. Dr Dr Reinhard Hüttl,
CEO Helmholtz-Zentrum Potsdam
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"What is Germany without Europe? In times of increasing populism and conflicts all over the world, we need a strong, democratic Europe. A high turnout at the upcoming European election would be a strong signal for a united Europe. The world needs a strong Europe."

— Andreas Rudolph,
Chairman of the Board, GHD GesundHeits GmbH Germany
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"We can all appreciate the immense contributions of the EU concerning growth and prosperity across Europe. However, the real merit is that 500 M people live today in freedom, for whom the concept of war or conflict with each other would be unthinkable. It is imperative that we preserve this within a strong European Union."

— Dr. Michael Böhmer,
Partner, Ernst & Young GmbH
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"The European idea is fundamental for our democracy, history and values. And Europe is our only chance to maintain relevance in a world that is changing ever faster. Thus, we must continue to develop the European idea and concentrate on few major projects like defence, energy, mobility or aspects of digital."

— Dr. Leonhard Birnbaum,
Member of the Board, E.ON SE
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"We are better together - economically, culturally and in every other way. Better together with 500 million people."

— Baroness Jay of Paddington,
Member House of Lords, Board United Europe
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"Diversity and prosperity are the basis of a united, strong and livable Europe in which all people live in peace and satisfaction. Europe needs strong regions, strong cultures and strong economies. There lies the power of a strong Europe."

— Uwe Reuter,
Chairman VHV Holding AG
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"Europe has patiently succeeded at achieving peace and unprecedented prosperity. We have built a unique area of tolerance, free trade and diversity. Yet it’s construction remains fragile and in need for our constant care, attention and love."

— Guillaume Alvarez,
Senior Vice President EMEA, Steelcase
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"The European Elections will require a resounding plebiscite to compel national parties to take a stand on the European model they want and to ignite debates on this model on the political stage."

— Dr. Jorge Antos de Barras,
Honorary Consul and President of Chamber Commerce & Industry Portugal -Baltic’s

United Europe member Düzen Tekkal awarded as “Women of Europe 2018”

Düzen Tekkal (Photo: Markus Tedeskino)

United Europe member Düzen Tekkal is the “Women of Europe 2018“. On the evening of 9th May she was awarded by the European Movement Germany e.V. for her commitment to Yazidi in Northern Iraq and her efforts for more integration and the protection of minorities in Europe.

The television journalist, author and war correspondent is committed to a pluralistic, inclusive and democratic society that fights extremism and protects minorities – and for this reason she deserves the award “Woman of Europe” for 2018.
When in 2014 the Islamic State executed a genocide of northern Iraqi Yazidis, the daughter of Yazidi parents was moved and touched. She filmed the documentary “HÀWAR – My Journey to Genocide”, which shed light on the experiences of the victims.

Tekkal is also the founder and chairwoman of HAWAR.help, a non-profit humanitarian aid organisation. In March 2018 HAWAR.help started the project “Back to Life” in cooperation with the Federal Ministry for Development and the Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ). This empowers women who have been victims of IS imprisonment through craft and literacy programmes.
In addition to her numerous journalistic articles, in 2016 she published the book “Germany is threatened – Why we must defend our values”, in which she pointed to extremist tendencies in society.
In 2010 Tekkal won the Bavarian Television Prize and received the BNK Media Prize in 2013. In 2016 she was awarded the Courage Prize of the Association of Women Journalists and in 2017 the RAMER “Award for Courage in the Defense of Democracy” of the AJC. “Ramer Award for Courage in the Defense of Democracy” of the American Jewish Committee (AJC).
In 2016 she was part of the shadow cabinet of Julia Klöckner (CDU) and in 2017 she was a member of the shadow cabinet of Dr. Bernd Althusmann (CDU).

With the award the European Movement Germany honoures women who, through courageous, creative or persistent voluntary commitment, have made a special contribution to the growing together and consolidation of a united Europe, pointing to extremist tendencies in society, since 25 years. The symbolic prize aims and crosslink with the EBD member organizations and strengthen volunteer structures in civil society civic active Europeans among themselves.

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