Prominent Opinions

"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
Prominent Opinions

"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
Prominent Opinions

"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
Prominent Opinions

"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
Prominent Opinions

"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
Prominent Opinions

"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
Prominent Opinions

"I have lived more than 40 years all over the world, outside Europe. Now that I have returned, I so appreciate the integration in commercial and cultural terms that has occurred while I was away. Every day I rejoice in the “unity in diversity” that is the motto of the European Union."

— Angela Kane,
Member and Chair, Council of the United Nations University

Nice is calling!

In only one week our second Young Professionals Seminar of this year starts in Nice: “How to tell the EU’s story”, a creative, intensive workshop with 20 outstanding young professionals from 10 European countries, representing a wide array of professional backgrounds, to create new formats and pieces about their view on Europe. This can be a written piece, a video, a drawing, a collage, a photo story or the like. It can also be a comparison of official studies about the view on Europe and the feeling of inhabitants of different countries with the personal feeling and view of the participants and their personal environment.

The aim of this workshop is to find out which views the participants have on Europe and which creative ideas they can develop on new content and formats to tell the EU’s story in a different way.

We thank Airbus for the generous support of the seminar. Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2017 it generated revenues of € 59 billion restated for IFRS 15 and employed a workforce of around 129,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners from 100 to more than 600 seats. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the world’s leading space companies. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide

We also thank the German-French Cultural Centre in Nice (CCFA) and it’s President Tobias Bütow for the warm hospitality and the Institute for Media and Communication Policy in Cologne (IfM) and its Director Dr. Lutz Hachmeister for the content-related support.
The CCFA was founded in 2015 in cooperation with French and German partners. With regard to the great challenges facing Europe and Franco-German relations, the non-profit cultural centre sees itself as a place of Franco-German encounter and dialogue in a Europe of diversity.
The IfM was founded in 2006 by Lutz Hachmeister and is considered one of the most renowned forums for the media industry, communication research and politics.

The Young Professionals Seminars (YPS) are the flagship of United Europe. Two or three times a year, we invite 20 to 25 outstanding young Europeans to a weekend seminar to discuss European topics of particular relevance to the next generation. On the page of the Young European Voices United Europe also publishes opinions and views of participants of our YPS. Please find more information here.

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